Theresa Parris-Perry , LCSW

Theresa Parris-Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 30 years of professional experience. She has focused her work on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship difficulties, resolve family conflicts, and heal from trauma and abuse.

Theresa approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, believing that clients are the experts of their own stories. She looks for the strengths a person already has and helps those strengths guide meaningful change. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and Theresa’s role is to support and empower people as they take those first steps.

With a compassionate, strengths-based attitude, Theresa creates a space where clients can explore challenges and identify practical pathways forward. Her goal is to help people build on what works for them so they can move through difficult moments and toward the outcomes they value.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Theresa often draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices when working with people. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective, helping them tap into their own resources and make changes at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop new strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques that can support emotional regulation and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Theresa works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She supports clients in trying methods and adjusting the plan so it aligns with their experience and desired outcomes.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and fit therapy into daily life while working toward meaningful change.