Dr. Teresa Grear, LCSW, CSW
Experienced LCSW helping with stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and family
About Dr. Teresa Grear
Dr. Teresa Grear is a Georgia-licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience who guides individuals through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, anger, depression, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. She holds the LCSW and CSW credentials, indicating advanced licensure in social work, and brings a background in professional coaching and self-exploration to her therapeutic work. Her practice emphasizes helping people clarify values, rebuild connection, and develop practical tools for coping with change and reclaiming a sense of purpose.
Dr. Grear works with clients across many concerns including LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and parenting struggles, family and blended-family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related problems. She supports those navigating abandonment, aging, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, offering targeted strategies for communication, boundary setting, and emotional regulation. Her experience also includes addressing complex co-morbid conditions and issues that arise from family of origin patterns.
Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental environment, Dr. Grear encourages honest exploration of thoughts and feelings so clients can pursue clearer direction and more satisfying relationships. She approaches therapy collaboratively, helping people identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Grear works with clients across many concerns including LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and parenting struggles, family and blended-family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related problems. She supports those navigating abandonment, aging, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, offering targeted strategies for communication, boundary setting, and emotional regulation. Her experience also includes addressing complex co-morbid conditions and issues that arise from family of origin patterns.
Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental environment, Dr. Grear encourages honest exploration of thoughts and feelings so clients can pursue clearer direction and more satisfying relationships. She approaches therapy collaboratively, helping people identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Teresa Grear have?
Dr. Teresa Grear has 20 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is Dr. Teresa Grear a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Teresa Grear holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia - GA LCSW CSW001672.
In which languages does Dr. Teresa Grear provide therapy?
Dr. Teresa Grear provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Teresa Grear located?
Dr. Teresa Grear is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Dr. Teresa Grear as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Teresa Grear through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Teresa Grear work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Teresa Grear works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Teresa Grear 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life - it is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early connections and helps people improve intimacy, repair relational wounds, and address issues like abandonment or family of origin concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to support self-exploration and build self-esteem, making it suitable for depression, grief, and personal growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Grear collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow therapy to fit into busy schedules, reach people who live far from an office, and provide multiple ways to stay connected between in-depth sessions.