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Theresa Leal

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in CA Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Theresa!

Theresa Leal, LCSW...I am an older practitioner and have worked a lot with families, young adults, and teens. I am very goal-oriented and will work with clients to help them identify their needs and help them work toward solutions. I believe in being positive and looking for how to help my clients develop their own answers so they have ownership of them.

My approach

I have been using an eclectic approach to working with my clients; my background is family/child emphasis. I use CBT and am very solution-focused when working with clients. I will use different approaches when working with a client; often we will work through solutions and issues together.

My focus

I am currently working with a family and teenager. I am also working with two teens on their own and I have a number of young adults in their 20s I am working with. I have been working with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, PTSD, sexual abuse, racism, and gender issues.

My communication style

I am very welcoming and try to remain positive when working with my clients. I also try to maintain a sense of humor, so we can also see the humor sometimes in our lives. I will share with clients something that I think will be of help to them, so I do a lot of reading and sharing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was a Social Worker for many years, at Foster Youth Services, CPS, and then I went back to school to get my MSW and also got a PPS credential so I could be a school counselor. I worked for over 20 years as a High School counselor at a Continuation High School, where I also coordinated a Teen Parent Program with moms and babies on campus. During my last years as a school counselor, I worked for the United Auburn Indian Community School as a counselor.

My goals for you

One of the first things I do with clients is ask about what they would like to accomplish in working with me.

My first session with you

I introduce myself and give them a little of my background and then I let them talk about why they are here and what they want to accomplish through therapy.

About Theresa

Specialities

Adolescents/Teens
Aging
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Children
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Impulsivity
Job Stress
Learning Disabilities
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Oppositional Defiance
Parenting
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Methods

Client Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Family Therapy
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Relational
Solution Focused
Strength-Based
Supportive

Practice

License

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), Tricare West, and Blue Shield of CA

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) - California State University, Sacramento (10/1998)

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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