Terese Ghilarducci, LMFT
Bay Area LMFT focused on families and youth
- Adolescent and family focus
- School counseling background
- Art and journaling methods
About Terese Ghilarducci
Terese Ghilarducci is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in the Bay Area of California who brings 25 years of professional experience to her work. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she has focused much of her career on adolescents and their families, applying practical strategies to challenges that affect school performance and relationships.
Her background includes work as a social worker with foster children and foster families, and a long tenure as a school counselor at an Alternative Education site where she supported students facing school phobia, stress and anxiety, depression, family conflict, and substance use concerns. In the fall of 2024 she began serving as a school counselor at an elementary school and continues to work at that level, offering classroom presentations on bullying, inclusion, and coping strategies as well as facilitating support groups.
Terese favors a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and collaboration, and she often incorporates art and journaling as tools for exploration and growth. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including relationship and family dynamics, grief, trauma, identity and LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, and school-related anxiety. She frames the therapeutic process as a respectful partnership and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside individuals and families in navigating life transitions and building coping skills.
Her background includes work as a social worker with foster children and foster families, and a long tenure as a school counselor at an Alternative Education site where she supported students facing school phobia, stress and anxiety, depression, family conflict, and substance use concerns. In the fall of 2024 she began serving as a school counselor at an elementary school and continues to work at that level, offering classroom presentations on bullying, inclusion, and coping strategies as well as facilitating support groups.
Terese favors a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and collaboration, and she often incorporates art and journaling as tools for exploration and growth. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including relationship and family dynamics, grief, trauma, identity and LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, and school-related anxiety. She frames the therapeutic process as a respectful partnership and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside individuals and families in navigating life transitions and building coping skills.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Terese Ghilarducci have?
Terese Ghilarducci has 25 years of experience.
Is Terese Ghilarducci a licensed therapist?
Yes. Terese Ghilarducci is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 36326.
In which languages does Terese Ghilarducci provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Terese Ghilarducci located?
Terese Ghilarducci is located in California.
How can I work with Terese Ghilarducci as my therapist?
You can work with Terese Ghilarducci through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Terese Ghilarducci work with international clients?
Terese Ghilarducci does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Terese Ghilarducci 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
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the individual leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions by honoring each person’s perspective and pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping by teaching tools to reframe thinking patterns and try new behavioral strategies.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and for building resilience in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is handled collaboratively. Terese will work with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs and tailor methods accordingly, often blending techniques to best support healing and growth.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, attend from different locations, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can adapt their therapeutic tools to these formats so therapy remains accessible and effective.
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