Teresa Turco , LCSW

Teresa Turco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 8 years of professional experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, and mental health diagnoses such as bipolar disorder. As an LCSW she has advanced training in clinical social work and mental health treatment, allowing her to combine practical therapeutic tools with a client-focused outlook.

Teresa works from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify existing resources and build new coping strategies to manage symptoms and life challenges. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, resilience, and pragmatic steps toward improved wellbeing. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and offers steady guidance and encouragement as clients move toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Flexible Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where shifting how one relates to emotions matters more than eliminating them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to addictions or distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal communication, which can help with impulsivity, intense emotional reactions, and coping after trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Teresa listens to each person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences and works with them to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain consistent care despite busy schedules or geographic constraints.