Theresa Parris-Perry
Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Theresa
Theresa Parris-Perry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who draws on three decades of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and grief.
Background and approach
She centers work on the client's lived knowledge of their own story, using evidence-informed methods to support coping, problem solving, and personal growth. Theresa emphasizes clients' strengths and the practical steps that lead toward greater well-being and life satisfaction.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and transitions that accompany major life changes. Theresa approaches each situation with respect for the client’s goals, offering guidance and emotional support while encouraging growth through collaborative exploration.
Her style balances empathy with structured techniques so clients can develop skills and strategies that fit their everyday lives.
Therapeutic approaches for online growth and resilience
Theresa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to build practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed insight and empowerment. Mindfulness Therapy is another element of her work, offering techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts or feelings.Choosing the right approach is a joint process; Theresa collaborates with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and life context. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to progress and changing needs.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from familiar settings.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English