Therapist profile
Teresa McCarthy, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and trauma focus
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC012948
- NPI1487862769
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Teresa
Teresa McCarthy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience based in Pennsylvania. She works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship strain, addictions, and parenting stress. Teresa brings practical, down-to-earth help for people who are fed up with snapping at loved ones, feeling overwhelmed at work, or stuck in resentful patterns.
Her background includes work in foster care and adoption, domestic violence services, community mental health, school-based therapy, mobile and home-based work, and a county psychiatric hospital. Those varied settings shaped a practice that addresses complex trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, codependency, and family of origin problems. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, and caregiver stress.
Teresa describes her method as client-centered. She listens first and follows the person's pace. From there she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, existential ideas, and EMDR-informed tools where helpful. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through stuck patterns.
She has worked with issues such as bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis, shame, poor self-esteem, gender identity concerns, and grief. Teresa emphasizes steady, respectful conversation and attention to how past relationships shape current behavior. Her aim is straightforward: help people build skills to respond differently to difficult emotions like anger and hurt.
Outside work she is a parent of two grown daughters and enjoys nature and dogs. Those personal interests inform a grounded, realistic approach to everyday problems.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Teresa uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change how they react to anger and stress. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead, helping them name what they are feeling and decide on next steps. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns and trying small behavioral changes that reduce reactivity and build better habits.She also incorporates mindfulness skills to help people pause in the moment and notice physical and emotional signals before reacting. Mindfulness can be useful for sleep problems, anxiety, and managing strong impulses. Together these approaches give both short-term coping tools and longer-term ways to reshape responses to anger and frustration.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. She will talk with you about goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Sessions are shaped by your needs and preferences, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or choosing a phone moment when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep momentum between appointments and practice skills in real-life situations.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and parenting strain.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and follows the client's pace while combining practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, existential ideas, and EMDR-informed tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in settings like foster care, school-based services, mobile and home-based therapy, and a county psychiatric hospital.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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