Teresa Cole, LPCC
Compassionate counselor for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief
- Couples and families
- Career and life transitions
About Teresa Cole
Teresa Cole is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who has practiced since 2014 and brings focused care to people navigating trauma, grief, relationship challenges, career concerns, chronic illness, developmental differences, and mood disorders. She works with individuals, couples, and families, offering support for issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting struggles, intimacy concerns, and the effects of abuse and life transitions.
Her approach blends process-oriented exploration with solution-focused strategies and clear, goal-directed work, complemented by psychoeducation and practical resources. Teresa is EMDR certified - a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories - and integrates modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, expressive arts techniques, couples counseling, and addiction-focused interventions.
Teresa aims to help clients access inner strengths and develop tools for coping, growth, and healing. She tailors sessions to meet the needs of each person or family, combining clinical experience with collaborative problem solving to address attachment concerns, caregiver stress, ADHD-related issues, blended family dynamics, and a broad range of life changes.
Her approach blends process-oriented exploration with solution-focused strategies and clear, goal-directed work, complemented by psychoeducation and practical resources. Teresa is EMDR certified - a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories - and integrates modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, expressive arts techniques, couples counseling, and addiction-focused interventions.
Teresa aims to help clients access inner strengths and develop tools for coping, growth, and healing. She tailors sessions to meet the needs of each person or family, combining clinical experience with collaborative problem solving to address attachment concerns, caregiver stress, ADHD-related issues, blended family dynamics, and a broad range of life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Cole have?
Teresa Cole has 16 years of experience.
Is Teresa Cole a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and her license is listed as CA LPCC 1820.
In which languages does Teresa Cole provide therapy?
Teresa provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Cole located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Teresa Cole as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Cole through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa Cole work with international clients?
No. Teresa Cole does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Cole cost?
Costs can vary based on location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take actions that align with what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where finding direction and purpose is important.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed in early relationships and how they show up in current partnerships and family dynamics. It supports work on intimacy, trust, abandonment concerns, and improving communication within relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic stance in which the therapist supports the client’s own process of discovery and growth. This approach is helpful when people need a nonjudgmental space to explore identity, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Teresa works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access consistent support from therapists without travel barriers. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to use therapy as an ongoing resource.