- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver stress
About Theresa
Theresa Strand is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life changes. Theresa also lists a focus on guilt and shame and on issues that include attachment, family of origin concerns, caregiving stress, and loneliness.
Theresa uses an evidence-based approach and draws on a Christian-informed perspective in her work. She helps people look at family patterns and attachment wounds, and she supports individuals who feel stuck in shame or unable to forgive themselves. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and clearer ways to communicate with others.
Theresa talks with clients about rediscovering a sense of purpose and building healthier connections. She helps people notice unhelpful self-talk and practice ways of relating that reduce isolation. Her work often includes straightforward discussions about values and how those values shape choices and relationships.
She also supports caregivers who are worn down by ongoing responsibility and people adjusting to major life transitions. Theresa frames progress as small, observable changes rather than sudden shifts, and she encourages simple, repeatable skills that fit into daily life.
Theresa conducts sessions in English from California. To begin, readers are asked to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Theresa uses evidence-based techniques that focus on relationships and personal patterns. One common approach involves looking at attachment and family of origin issues to notice how early relationships shape current responses. This helps with trust, communication, and feelings of isolation.Another strand of her work addresses guilt, shame, and self-esteem by helping people identify harsh self-judgments and practice alternative self-talk and behavioral steps. These practical exercises are aimed at small, repeatable changes people can try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will discuss different methods and collaborate on what fits a client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Please check the current options when you schedule. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel, and some formats work better for shorter check-ins while others support longer, deeper conversations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice uses evidence-based techniques and a Christian-informed perspective. She emphasizes practical steps and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and sees clients from California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.