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Teresa Velazquez Navarro

Teresa Velazquez Navarro, LCSW

California

Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 110456
NPI
1578843504
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Teresa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Attachment approaches
  • Cognitive behavioral work
  • Emotion-focused tools

About Teresa

Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Teresa uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage everyday pressures.

She works with clients to make talking about difficult topics easier. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps rather than long lectures. Teresa aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into workable pieces.

Her background includes a mix of clinical settings over a decade of practice. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress. She also addresses body image, communication problems, and impulses that interfere with daily life.

Teresa uses a range of therapeutic methods to suit different concerns. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and on cognitive behavioral techniques to change patterns of thinking and behavior. When feelings run high, she can use emotion-focused and dialectical strategies to help regulate strong emotions.

People who work with her can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and attention to how symptoms affect work, family, and daily routines. She asks about real-life constraints and works within them. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.

BHow sessions work

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions and expectations. In practice this means talking about patterns in close relationships and testing small changes to see what helps connection and trust.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and daily stress because it gives clear exercises and steps people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to use and when to try different strategies.

The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Different session arrangements may make it easier to check in during a lunch break or manage shorter, focused meetings when needed. Since session formats are not listed here, confirm which formats are offered before booking to make sure they match your schedule and technical resources.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses practical, goal-oriented conversation and offers tools clients can use between meetings. Her style draws on attachment, cognitive behavioral, dialectical, and emotion-focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background informs how she helps people manage everyday life stresses.

Is she licensed to practice in California?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and booking steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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