Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Theresa McInnis, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06076100
- NPI
- 1255928446
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Theresa 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
- Client-centered care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Theresa
Theresa McInnis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with nine years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, and issues commonly affecting women.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens to what is happening now and helps people identify small, practical steps to feel steadier. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with room to talk about values, faith, and what matters most to the client.
Theresa uses tools from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work. That means she pays attention to how people think and act day to day, while also helping them set clear, achievable goals. She aims to help people practice different ways of responding to stress and anxiety so progress can be tracked between sessions.
Her background includes mental health work in school and in-home settings. That experience informs how she supports people dealing with complicated life roles and practical pressures. Theresa often helps clients break problems into manageable pieces and test out new ways of coping.
If someone is unsure how to start, she guides them through the first steps and routines therapists commonly use to create momentum. The focus is on workable changes that fit into busy lives, not on abstract theories.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify their own priorities and values. Online sessions using this approach tend to be conversational and aimed at understanding what matters most to the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and functioning. In an online setting CBT commonly includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavior experiments, and reviewing progress between sessions.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical goals and immediate steps. It helps people find what already works and build on those strengths to handle specific problems like panic attacks, communication issues, or life transitions.
Choosing an approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to focus sessions on concrete, achievable changes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a workday. It also supports doing homework between sessions and reviewing progress in real life.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, loneliness, guilt and shame, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style drawing on client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches. Sessions emphasize clear goals and everyday strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in mental health settings. That includes work in schools and providing in-home services.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey. That is the credential and licensure location listed.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s region.
What are the first steps to begin?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The intake process will outline next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers