Teresa Riley, LMFT
Experienced LMFT for relationships and recovery
- Couples and family therapy
- Addiction and trauma support
- 25 years experience
About Teresa Riley
Teresa Riley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a long history of working with individuals, couples, and families facing emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. Over a 25-year career she has helped people manage relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety, drawing on an integrative approach that adapts to each client’s needs.
Her background includes clinical roles in crisis mental health, men’s residential addiction treatment, adolescent residential trauma programs, and outpatient clinical settings, giving her experience across levels of care and age ranges. Teresa blends multiple therapeutic perspectives, including psychodynamic work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), and solution-focused strategies, to address both symptoms and underlying relational patterns. She also has training in Discernment Counseling for couples who are navigating serious conflicts or considering separation.
Teresa emphasizes practical, relationally attuned interventions that support coping, communication, and recovery. As an LMFT - a professional credential that indicates specialized training in marriage and family therapy - she brings both clinical depth and lived experience to collaborative treatment planning, tailoring her methods to align with each person’s goals and circumstances.
Her background includes clinical roles in crisis mental health, men’s residential addiction treatment, adolescent residential trauma programs, and outpatient clinical settings, giving her experience across levels of care and age ranges. Teresa blends multiple therapeutic perspectives, including psychodynamic work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), and solution-focused strategies, to address both symptoms and underlying relational patterns. She also has training in Discernment Counseling for couples who are navigating serious conflicts or considering separation.
Teresa emphasizes practical, relationally attuned interventions that support coping, communication, and recovery. As an LMFT - a professional credential that indicates specialized training in marriage and family therapy - she brings both clinical depth and lived experience to collaborative treatment planning, tailoring her methods to align with each person’s goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Riley have?
Teresa Riley has 25 years of experience.
Is Teresa Riley a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMFT which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are TX LMFT 205609 and MN LMFT 3417.
In which languages does Teresa Riley provide therapy?
Teresa Riley provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Riley located?
Teresa Riley is located in Texas.
How can I work with Teresa Riley as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa Riley work with international clients?
Teresa Riley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Riley 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 with Teresa Riley
Teresa Riley draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust, helping clients address abandonment, attachment issues, and relational wounds. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and collaborative goal setting so clients lead the direction of their healing and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she employs to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a mix of strategies that best fit the situation. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in treatment choices and supported in making changes.
Online therapy with Teresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.