Teresa Barnes, LMSW
Michigan LMSW specializing in trauma and recovery
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Tailored treatment plans
About Teresa Barnes
Teresa Barnes is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 29 years of professional experience. Over the course of her career she has helped people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, work through trauma and abuse, and navigate grief and loss, as well as address symptoms of depression.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual's unique needs and circumstances. Teresa emphasizes a collaborative process that aligns therapeutic techniques with the goals and preferences of the person in therapy.
Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she affirms clients for taking that first step and focuses on practical strategies and emotional support that promote resilience and healing.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual's unique needs and circumstances. Teresa emphasizes a collaborative process that aligns therapeutic techniques with the goals and preferences of the person in therapy.
Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she affirms clients for taking that first step and focuses on practical strategies and emotional support that promote resilience and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Barnes have?
Teresa Barnes has 29 years of professional experience.
Is Teresa Barnes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her license details are MI LMSW 6801082528.
In which languages does Teresa Barnes provide therapy?
Theresa Barnes provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Barnes located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Teresa Barnes as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Barnes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa Barnes work with international clients?
Yes. Teresa Barnes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Barnes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care with Teresa Barnes
Teresa Barnes integrates approaches that emphasize values, relationships, and the client's own perspective to support meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions - a practical option for people coping with anxiety, stress, or persistent negative thinking.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy, trust, and emotion regulation. This approach can be helpful for clients addressing attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties.
Teresa also uses client-centered principles that prioritize empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating a space where clients feel heard and can develop their own solutions for challenges like grief, depression, and life transitions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Teresa partners with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats allow therapy to fit into varied routines and can help maintain continuity of care during life changes.