I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to write this one because Teresa has truly…read morechanged my life. When I first started working with her, I was in the middle of the hardest, darkest decision I've ever faced: leaving my narcissistic ex and all the fear of what would follow. I honestly didn't know how I was going to make it through. Teresa was the one who helped me find the strength, my voice, and my worth when I didn't believe I had any left.
She is not the type of therapist who just sits there and repeats back what you've said in clinical jargon. She listens--really listens--connects the dots, identifies the patterns you're repeating, and then gives you actual tools to work with. She has this massive binder, filled with handouts and worksheets on everything you can imagine--organized by behavior, diagnosis, and pattern--and she pulls from it when something fits. She gives book recommendations, resources, and real-world strategies that I could take home and apply. Every session felt like progress, not just venting.
What sets Teresa apart is her dedication. She's not lazy--she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows. She's constantly reading, learning, and keeping up with the latest research so she can bring fresh, informed perspectives to her clients. I always felt like she was giving me her best, not just "checking the box."
She is warm and kind, and she remembers the smallest details--things I said months back that I had forgotten myself. But don't mistake her kindness for passivity. She isn't trying to be your "friend." She will challenge you when you're falling back into unhealthy habits or patterns, and she does it with honesty and compassion. It's never about shaming--it's about holding up a mirror so you can really see yourself, and then showing you how to change.
In the past two years, I've changed more than I did in the previous four decades. Teresa has helped me understand the true meaning of co-dependency--beyond the oversimplified definition we all think we know. She helped me see that my 14-year relationship was toxic and abusive in ways I hadn't been able to name. She helped me recognize that my ex has a personality disorder, which explained so much of the distorted reality and self-blame I had been living with. She also taught me that I could rewire my own brain to undo the unhealthy patterns I thought were "just who I was." I used to label myself a people pleaser, someone who couldn't say no. Teresa helped me see the deeper issues at play and gave me the tools to start putting myself first. She's helped me quiet the inner critic that once ruled my life, and, maybe most importantly, she's taught me that I don't need to be perfect. Mistakes don't mean I'm broken--they mean I'm human.
I can honestly say I would not be the person I am today without her guidance. If you're looking for a therapist who will show up, who will care, who will challenge you, and who will give you the tools to actually change your life--Teresa is that person.
