Therapist profile
Theresa Connelly, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Pennsylvania / CW019544
- NPI1710580881
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management strategies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Theresa
Theresa Connelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Theresa also addresses anger and workplace difficulties directly, helping clients find clearer ways to respond when feelings run high.
Theresa uses straightforward, person-focused therapy. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different responses in everyday situations. Conversations look at what happens before, during, and after strong feelings so clients can test new approaches between sessions.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions, and on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage stress and reduce impulsive reactions. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events affect current mood and behavior.
Theresa pays attention to practical stressors - caregiving, job strain, relationship tensions, and the demands of aging. She helps people build coping skills that fit their life and schedule. The emphasis is on clear steps clients can try right away.
Sessions involve collaborative planning, short-term skill building, and checking what works. Theresa encourages clients to set goals for change and revisits those goals as work progresses. The aim is steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Theresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test new responses to stubborn patterns. Mindfulness offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body during stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences, try strategies in session, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds helpful. That way the work matches a person’s needs rather than a fixed method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that work around work or caregiving schedules. Some formats may require less bandwidth or let clients keep cameras off for a shorter check-in, so practical needs can guide the format choice.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, anger, and workplace difficulties among other concerns.
How would she approach anger or temper issues?
Theresa uses practical skill-building, such as identifying triggers, changing unhelpful thinking, and practicing alternative responses in real situations.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-focused. Sessions emphasize problem solving, behavior change, and reviewing what works between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a clinician with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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