Location
Offers online therapy
On-line therapy (video) is a great experience: it is convenient, accessible, and as effective as in person sessions. Try it!
About
I believe in therapeutic conversation; I am not the 'expert' on your life; you are that expert. My expertise lies in facilitating dialogue that looks at the obstacles currently blocking your preferred vision for your current and future self. My ultimate quarry is change: not just the hoped for differences you may want from your partner, your job, your family, but the changes from within that you must incorporate. The old adage really is true: you can only change yourself. Truly effective therapy happens when you are honestly ready to tackle the person in the mirror.
I am interested in your core beliefs, perception, and behavior. We focus on action towards positive changes. I use several therapeutic strategies as therapy definitely is not a one-size-fits-all. Different modalities target specific issues; it depends completely on you, what you are working on, and what you hope to achieve.
I am a published writer and have taught college-level writing for years. Consequently, I pay close attention to your 'story': how you choose to tell it; what you emphasize; what you undervalue (often strengths and resources); subtle shadings between what's stated; your body language. Therapy depends upon communication.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Teresa Yunker now - (626) 935-9974
Finances
- Session Fee: $130 per session
Pay By:
Check, Venmo, Zelle
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- MHN | Health Net
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 18 Years
- License: California / 42622
- School: Phillips Graduate Institute
- Year Graduated: 2002
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences / Certified Alcohol Abuse Treatment Specialist (CAATS)
- Certificate Date: 2010
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Addiction
- Depression
- Anxiety
Issues
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2023
(626) 935-9974