Theresa Presley, LSCSW, LCSW

Therapist in Missouri

Theresa Presley is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri.

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License 2009020465, LSCSW 4545, 149022367 · Missouri, Kansas, Illinois Expires September 2026, April 2028, November 2027
NPI 1316178114 · national registry
Experience and languages 16+ years in practice English

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About Theresa

Theresa Presley is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri. She has 16 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and concerns related to LGBTQ identity. Theresa gives straightforward support and focuses on strengths when life feels overwhelming.

She uses simple, practical tools to help people notice how their thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions aim to build trust and clarify what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Theresa listens without judgment and works at a calm, steady pace to help people feel heard. Her background includes inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and independent practice. That range of settings shapes a flexible approach that adapts to different challenges.

She draws on trauma-focused work when past harm affects present functioning. Theresa blends Attachment-Based ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address patterns in relationships and daily thinking. She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method to support clearer communication and emotional connection where helpful.

Therapy sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away. Theresa helps clients set realistic goals, practice new skills, and track small changes. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

People seeking help with parenting strain, grief, addiction concerns, anger, self-esteem, or career stress will find an approach that emphasizes strengths and steady progress.

Credentials

LCSW (Missouri): License 2009020465 · expires September 2026
LSCSW (Kansas): License LSCSW 4545 · expires April 2028
LCSW (Illinois): License 149022367 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1316178114 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Theresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Theresa names

These are the approaches Theresa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

How these approaches translate to online care

Theresa uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and manage conflict in close relationships by teaching practical skills and shared rituals. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to identify patterns of closeness and distance, helping people understand how early bonding affects current relationships and emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that change mood and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Theresa talks with each person about their goals and preferences, then adapts techniques from these methods to fit the situation. That collaborative process helps decide whether more focus should be on emotion, thinking patterns, or relationship skills.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice communication skills. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief interactions, homework review, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Theresa address in therapy?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and LGBTQ matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Theresa takes a strengths-focused, empathetic approach. She listens carefully and helps people link thoughts, feelings, and actions to make practical changes.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of social work experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

Theresa holds KS LSCSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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