Teresa Velazquez Navarro, LCSW
Therapist in California
Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 10 years of experience.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License110456
- NPI 1578843504
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Teresa
Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Teresa focuses on building a trusting space where clients can speak openly and be heard.
She emphasizes attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. Teresa combines that with client-centered work, so sessions are guided by each person's goals and pace.
Background and approach
She also uses practical cognitive-behavioral strategies to address upsetting thoughts and behaviors. In sessions she listens first, then helps people try new ways of relating and coping. That can mean practicing clearer communication, testing small behavior changes, or learning emotion regulation skills.
She supports people through trauma, feelings of abandonment, and low self-esteem with steady, straightforward guidance. Teresa pays attention to how life stressors affect mood and purpose. She works with concerns such as caregiver strain, body image, guilt and shame, and midlife transitions.
Therapists often blend approaches; Teresa adapts tools to the problem at hand rather than following a fixed script. Her style is warm and practical. Sessions aim to feel like a real conversation about what matters now.
Teresa encourages small steps that add up to clearer thinking and healthier relationships.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 110456 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1578843504 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Teresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Teresa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapies work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can explore these patterns through conversation and focused reflection to help people see old habits and try new ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and feedback so the person feels understood and respected during each step of change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include homework between meetings, short exercises during chat, and step-by-step skill practice over video or messaging.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Teresa will discuss goals and preferences, sample different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. The aim is to find a method that fits the person's needs rather than forcing one model.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can support quick check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options increase flexibility and help people maintain continuity of care over time.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Teresa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
What is Teresa's approach in therapy?
She uses attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive-behavioral methods. Sessions tend to mix listening with practical skills and communication work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Teresa has ten years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for different needs.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Teresa?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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