Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Theresa Presley, LSCSW, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and trauma
Continue with TheresaCredentials check
- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2009020465
- Licensed in Kansas
- LSCSW, licence LSCSW 4545
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149022367
- NPI
- 1316178114
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed
- Relationship work
About Theresa
Theresa Presley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW, LCSW) licensed in Kansas and Missouri with 16 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Theresa draws on strength-based ideas and elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She aims to help people see the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions are grounded and practical, with straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way day to day.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient mental health work, domestic violence services, and private practice. That mix informs how she approaches more complex problems like trauma and long-running mood concerns. Experience across settings means she is used to coordinating care and adapting to different situations.
Theresa works to build a reliable working relationship and listen carefully before suggesting changes. She uses attachment-informed thinking and trauma-focused tools when those issues are present. For relationship struggles, she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to address interaction patterns.
Practical goals often include clearer coping strategies, calmer daily routines, improved communication, and steps toward better functioning at work and home. People who choose her typically want concrete ways to reduce anxiety or manage difficult life transitions. To begin, use the site's matching and scheduling tools to set up an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in daily routines. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems because it focuses on clear strategies and small experiments.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when repeated relationship problems or intimacy issues keep showing up. For couples and relationship interaction patterns she uses ideas from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to name and shift patterns that cause conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative task. Theresa will talk about what feels most relevant and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. That conversation can continue over the first few sessions so the work can be adjusted as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks, or giving a way to meet from different locations. They also make it possible to continue weekly work between in-person visits when that is helpful.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, grief, bipolar, ADHD, and related life changes.
How does she work in therapy?
Her style is practical and strength-based, using elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment ideas to connect thoughts, feelings, and actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Kansas as an LSCSW and in Illinois as an LCSW; she practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers