- Guilt and shame
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Theresa
Theresa McInnis is an LCSW with nine years of clinical experience in New Jersey. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Theresa explicitly lists guilt and shame among the issues she addresses and also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and feelings of isolation.
Theresa draws on client-centered methods to make conversations grounded and practical. She combines that with cognitive behavioral tools to identify thinking patterns that keep people stuck. Solution-focused techniques help set small, achievable goals for the weeks between sessions.
Her background includes work in school and in-home settings, which shaped a straightforward style that balances direct feedback with attention to personal values. Theresa often references faith as part of some clients' healing process, and she respects when spirituality matters in how someone sorts through regret or meaning.
In sessions she tends to simplify next steps and focus on habits people can practice outside the room. That might mean trying new ways to talk about an old mistake, testing a different reaction to panic, or rehearsing conversations that have felt impossible.
Theresa asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before booking a first appointment. That helps shape early goals and pick the tools that fit each person’s situation. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and she works in English with clients in New Jersey.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy begins by focusing on the person’s concerns and what matters to them. It asks open questions, reflects what is said, and helps a person name their priorities so sessions stay relevant to everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns, try different responses, and build small habits to reduce anxiety or lessen shame.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. Instead of dwelling on why something happened, it supports identifying small, achievable changes that move a person toward feeling more able to cope.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may mix elements from different approaches over time. The early questionnaire and first sessions are used to set priorities and test what works best.
Session delivery options are not listed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and avoid travel time. Those practical benefits can help someone keep going with therapy while managing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a straightforward client-centered approach combined with CBT and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on practical steps and changes clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in mental health settings, including school and in-home work. That background informs her direct, practice-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and works with people located in that state. Credentials are listed as NJ LCSW.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist asks clients to use the matching process to set up their first appointment.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the sign-up and scheduling process.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That initial form helps clarify goals and fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.