Theresa Ewing
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 4 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Grief, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Theresa
Theresa Ewing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who focuses on helping people navigate grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as caregiver strain and intimacy challenges.
Background and approach
She brings four years of clinical experience to her practice and draws on approaches that help clients manage emotions, build coping skills, and address life transitions including aging, pregnancy and childbirth, divorce, and end-of-life concerns. Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to create practical, goal-oriented plans tailored to each client.
She emphasizes collaborative treatment planning and skill building so clients can take concrete steps toward their goals while learning strategies for managing difficult feelings and improving interpersonal functioning. Her work also includes support around career concerns, ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues that arise from blended families or complex family-of-origin dynamics.
Clients working with Theresa can expect an empathetic, structured approach that balances problem-solving with emotional validation. She invites prospective clients to explore treatment options and develop a step-by-step plan that aligns with their needs and priorities.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to better manage intense emotions and relationship challenges. Both approaches break problems into manageable steps and teach concrete skills clients can use in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to explore which techniques and goals feel most relevant, adjusting the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. This collaborative stance helps shape a tailored path that reflects the client’s priorities and pace.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules and to practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to choose the mode of communication that fits their daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English