- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Young adult issues
About Teresa
Teresa Maguire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Rehabilitative (LCSW-R) with 25 years of professional experience. She practices in New York and focuses on concerns such as addictions, LGBT issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Teresa also works with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, codependency, gender dysphoria, sexual assault, women's issues, and young adult issues.
She takes a straightforward approach in sessions. Conversations are practical and aimed at helping the person make sense of what they are facing. Teresa listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, and then helps people test small changes to see what helps most in day-to-day life.
Her background includes long experience across clinical settings over two and a half decades. That time has given her familiarity with the practical challenges people bring when managing substance use, identity questions, recovery from trauma, or feeling stuck in relationships. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape treatment in ways that are appropriate for each person.
Teresa works in English. She practices as an LCSW-R in New York; anyone booking should note the location when selecting services. For people weighing therapy while finishing school, starting a job, or moving cities, she often focuses on immediate steps that fit into a busy life.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
Approaches and how online sessions fit
Teresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach used in such work targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, helping people test different reactions and notice what changes feel helpful. This can be useful for depression, addictive behavior, and relationship patterns.Another approach focuses on understanding attachment and relationship patterns formed in earlier life. It helps people recognize how past experiences shape current reactions and practice new ways of relating, which can be helpful for codependency, abandonment concerns, and relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts the plan based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will talk through options and try approaches that fit the client's situation.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work, or moving schedules. It also lets people choose quieter times, shorter check-ins, or meetings that do not require travel, which can make regular work on young adult concerns more manageable.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related areas such as attachment, codependency, and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Teresa uses a practical, conversational style focused on identifying patterns and trying small changes that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Does she work in any other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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