Reality Therapy in Vermontville, NY

Theresa is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider with experience treating both chronic and acute mental health concerns. She has worked with all age ranges and has experience in behavioral modification techniques. Primary areas of focus are anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, grief and women's issues.

I have over 30 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic modalities. I enjoy working closely with primary care providers and prescribers to achieve best possible outcomes. I favor a strength based, positive approach using compassionate care.

My ideal client is motivated for positive change in their lives.

CreekSide Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, better known as CreekSide Counseling Services; is a privately owned mental health counseling practice based in Oswego, and Watertown, NY. CreekSide Counseling Services serves clients’ needs in every way possible. With a staff of licensed professionals the individual needs of each client can be met. Each member of the staff has their own specializations, however, all are qualified to handle issues with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, coping with disability, life transitions, divorce and separation just to list a few.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have experience with working with children, adolescents and adults as well as families. I am here to offer support with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, transgender issues, grief, and relationship issues. I am also a support for individuals who just need to vent and have their concerns heard. I enjoy helping others and assisting people with reaching their goals and finding happiness and peace in their lives.

Are you someone who is skeptical about therapy?  Does the idea of talking to a stranger about your issues cause you to feel uneasy, maybe even angry? Are you struggling with addiction or addictive behaviors to self-medicate negative emotions?  Do you feel like you don't know how or where to start? The therapeutic process doesn't have to be intimidating. I'd like to help you get started on your path by challenging unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My ideal client is someone motivated to do this. I enjoy working with 1st Responders, people who are dealing with anger, addictions, interpersonal issues and work/life balance.

I utilize a person-centered, non-pathological approach to therapy. Internal Family Systems is my preferred modality as it views the struggles of humankind, as just that, struggles and not pathology. It also honors the healer inside of each of us, believing that each person not only has the capacity to heal but has a Self that is designed to do just that. In my approach, IFS is used as a road map and we journey together to the destinations you identify. You will do some hard, challenging, and courageous work but you will not do it alone; I will honor all your parts and hold a steady light for you as you journey through.

With Grace Mental Health Counseling (formerly Edwards Mental Health) is a group practice with locations in Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs and a new location in Queensbury, NY (now booking new clients for our Queensbury opening in December 2022). We offer well-trained, professional and welcoming therapists in a relaxing setting that is the ideal environment for your healing journey. Our clients report that they feel respected, heard, and valued throughout their work with us.