- Trauma and PTSD
- ADHD and attention
- Anger and mood
About Theresa
Theresa Bradbury is a Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS 006223 L) with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing mood problems, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and stress related to life changes. Theresa also helps with career questions, parenting struggles, sleep and eating concerns, and issues tied to addiction and compassion fatigue.
Theresa spent much of her career in hospital and school settings. She worked for over a decade on child and adolescent psychiatric units and served as an educational consultant assessing students with a wide range of diagnoses. She developed individualized IEPs and 504 plans and has practical experience navigating educational and legal systems tied to school services.
She later worked as a school psychologist in Pittsburgh for twelve years and then practiced on the west coast for five years. Over those years she administered and interpreted hundreds of psychoeducational tests and supported families in understanding school progress and learning needs. In-person assessments are currently on hold, which some families ask about.
In private practice Theresa has focused on PTSD, anger management, depression, and ADHD in both children and adults. Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-based ideas, acceptance and commitment work, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help people manage emotions and behavior.
Theresa recognizes the effect of recent events like the pandemic and economic strain on daily functioning. She asks that people consider current online options and their own needs before scheduling, and suggests using the site's matching steps to set up an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and practicing small steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck during big life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect emotion and behavior. It is useful when relationship issues, intimacy concerns, or early-life difficulties keep resurfacing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will discuss different methods and collaborate with the client to pick what fits their goals and preferences. That conversation usually happens early in the process and can be adjusted as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or commuting. Video sessions let people use body language and visual cues, while audio sessions use less bandwidth and can be a quicker check-in. The practical aim is to help clients make therapy work with their daily routines without promising a particular format.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related areas listed on her profile.
What therapy styles does she use?
Theresa uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people learn coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 26 years of experience working in hospital units, schools, and private practice.
Is she a licensed clinician in the United States?
Yes. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist with the credential PA Psychologist PS 006223 L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I see her if I live outside the US?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started booking a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
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