Teresa McCarthy, LPC
Client-centered therapist for trauma and growth
- Calm supportive presence
- Trauma informed care
- Collaborative pace
About Teresa McCarthy
Teresa McCarthy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who brings a warm, steady presence to therapeutic work. She enjoys nature, animals, and has two grown daughters, and she draws on a wide range of work settings to support people through difficult life challenges. Her background includes roles in foster care and adoption, domestic violence services, and community mental health, as well as experience as a mobile therapist, school-based therapist, home-based therapist, and in a county psychiatric hospital.
Those experiences have shaped her ability to assist with depression, anxiety, bipolar conditions, dual diagnosis, addiction, codependency, complex trauma and PTSD, attachment issues, family of origin difficulties, shame, low self-esteem, gender identity concerns, and self-defeating patterns. She has a particular interest in empowering women, supporting those who endured childhood abuse, and helping people coping with chronic illness and pain.
Teresa describes her style as calm, nonjudgmental, open, warm, and caring, and she seeks to create a therapeutic alliance where clients feel safe to explore change. Her work is patient and attentive, guided by a client-centered philosophy that positions the person seeking help as the leader of the process while she accompanies and supports at a comfortable pace.
She draws from a mosaic of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused methods, narrative and Gestalt ideas, existential themes, inner child work, and mindfulness practices, tailoring tools to each person's needs. Teresa looks forward to the privilege of walking alongside clients as they pursue greater well-being.
Those experiences have shaped her ability to assist with depression, anxiety, bipolar conditions, dual diagnosis, addiction, codependency, complex trauma and PTSD, attachment issues, family of origin difficulties, shame, low self-esteem, gender identity concerns, and self-defeating patterns. She has a particular interest in empowering women, supporting those who endured childhood abuse, and helping people coping with chronic illness and pain.
Teresa describes her style as calm, nonjudgmental, open, warm, and caring, and she seeks to create a therapeutic alliance where clients feel safe to explore change. Her work is patient and attentive, guided by a client-centered philosophy that positions the person seeking help as the leader of the process while she accompanies and supports at a comfortable pace.
She draws from a mosaic of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused methods, narrative and Gestalt ideas, existential themes, inner child work, and mindfulness practices, tailoring tools to each person's needs. Teresa looks forward to the privilege of walking alongside clients as they pursue greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa McCarthy have?
Teresa McCarthy has 10 years of experience.
Is Teresa McCarthy a licensed therapist?
Yes, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: PA LPC PC012948.
In which languages does Teresa McCarthy provide therapy?
Teresa McCarthy provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa McCarthy located?
She is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Teresa McCarthy as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa McCarthy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa McCarthy work with international clients?
Teresa McCarthy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa McCarthy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Teresa uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual’s experience, listening closely and following the client's lead so goals and pace emerge from what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to build practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple practices that can reduce reactivity and increase emotional resilience, which often helps with stress, trauma responses, and chronic illness.Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Teresa treats that as a collaborative process. She partners with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find what supports progress.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, support continuity of care when life is busy or mobility is limited, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most effective for them.