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Teresa Gehman , LMHC

Therapist in New York

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About Teresa

Teresa Gehman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 30 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She brings a compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented style to her work, tailoring treatment by blending therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. The LMHC credential indicates formal training and a state license to provide professional mental health counseling.

Teresa has extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, addictions, relationship concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and abuse including PTSD and domestic violence, parenting challenges, career transitions, LGBTQIA issues, and experiences of discrimination. Her approach centers on creating a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages clients to explore their stories, build coping skills, and find practical pathways forward. She frames seeking help as a form of strength and aims to partner with clients to develop individualized plans that reflect their goals and values.

Committed to meeting complex needs with clarity and respect, Teresa combines clinical skill with genuine concern for each person she works with. She focuses on collaboration, listening carefully, and adapting care so that treatment fits the unique circumstances and priorities of every client.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters, while teaching practical skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect present-day connections, making it useful for relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, and attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for challenges like anxiety, depression, and certain eating or compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts as progress is made so the work remains practical and aligned with each client’s priorities.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere. These options support continuity of treatment and allow therapists and licensed professionals to adapt session formats to what best supports each person’s participation and progress.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Teresa Gehman have?

Teresa Gehman has 30 years of experience.

Is Teresa Gehman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 001358.

In which languages does Teresa Gehman provide therapy?

Theresa Gehman provides therapy in English.

Where is Teresa Gehman located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Teresa Gehman as my therapist?

You can work with Teresa Gehman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Teresa Gehman work with international clients?

Teresa Gehman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Teresa Gehman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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