Teresa Thiel , LPC

Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin who supports people facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an MA in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College, and she draws on that training to help clients build skills for greater well-being.

With four years of experience, Teresa has worked with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, anger management, and ADHD. She has experience supporting people who have experienced sexual assault trauma or emotional abuse and offers practical, empathy-driven strategies to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.

Teresa’s approach is rooted in a client-centered stance - she listens without judgment and collaborates with each person to identify goals and steps toward them. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and invites honest feedback so sessions can be tailored to each client’s needs. Teresa aims to empower people to navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Teresa

Teresa integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person sets goals and the therapist offers guidance and empathy - this approach helps people who want to increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and make meaningful life changes. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples identify and process core emotions that shape relationships - EFT can be especially useful for improving communication and repairing attachment patterns. When trauma is a central concern, Teresa applies trauma-focused techniques to help people safely process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from locations that work for them and at times that fit busy schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care, try different formats, and integrate therapy into everyday life.