- 30 years experience
- LMHC in New York
- Grief and loss focus
About Teresa
Teresa Gehman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and issues related to aging and chronic illness.
Teresa works in a direct and empathetic way. She blends approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single technique for everyone. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change or understand in their life.
Her background spans three decades of clinical work with a wide range of concerns. Teresa has regularly assisted people coping with trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and the fallout of divorce or separation. She also brings experience helping those who face discrimination and challenges related to LGBT identity.
In the room she draws on several well-known therapy styles to help people build skills, find clarity, and make meaningful steps forward. That may mean working on thoughts and behaviors, exploring attachment patterns, focusing on values and committed action, or using short-term strategies to solve an immediate problem.
Teresa aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where people feel heard and respected. She encourages practical steps that fit into everyday life and helps clients shape goals that feel realistic and personal.
Teresa works in a direct and empathetic way. She blends approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single technique for everyone. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change or understand in their life.
Her background spans three decades of clinical work with a wide range of concerns. Teresa has regularly assisted people coping with trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and the fallout of divorce or separation. She also brings experience helping those who face discrimination and challenges related to LGBT identity.
In the room she draws on several well-known therapy styles to help people build skills, find clarity, and make meaningful steps forward. That may mean working on thoughts and behaviors, exploring attachment patterns, focusing on values and committed action, or using short-term strategies to solve an immediate problem.
Teresa aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where people feel heard and respected. She encourages practical steps that fit into everyday life and helps clients shape goals that feel realistic and personal.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values. It helps people move through grief, anxiety, and life transitions by practicing new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of connection affect current relationships. This approach helps people understand their reactions in close relationships and build more satisfying ways of relating.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test out new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday concerns because it teaches repeatable coping skills.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Teresa collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the mix of approaches over time based on what is helping and what the person wants to focus on.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep consistent sessions and use therapy tools between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Teresa supports people with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends practical, person-focused approaches and tailors methods to each person. Sessions focus on steps the client can take and on building useful skills for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Teresa has around 30 years of experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, eating concerns, mood problems, and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.