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- DBT skills
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Teresa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of experience, Teresa Horldt helps people manage stress, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and grief. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Teresa also addresses caregiver strain, codependency, and issues related to domestic violence and substance use.
Teresa began her career supporting victims of domestic violence and moved into crisis intervention in an emergency room. She later worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment centers for substance use and mental health. For the past 15 years she has focused on addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and grief, and currently serves as a program manager in a community mental health program for serious mental illness and dual diagnosis.
Her approach draws from several established methods rather than a single model. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address emotional regulation, crisis management, interpersonal effectiveness, and core mindfulness skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is applied for mood symptoms, while Motivational Interviewing and recovery-based strategies support people working on substance use issues.
Mindfulness practices are a regular part of sessions for stress reduction and trauma-related symptoms. She also incorporates solution-focused techniques when appropriate to set concrete goals and track progress. Teresa describes her style as collaborative and nonjudgmental, aiming to treat each person with dignity and respect.
People can expect direct conversation about symptoms and coping skills, practical tools for daily life, and a focus on building skills for emotion management and relapse prevention. The emphasis is on finding approaches that fit the person rather than forcing one method on everyone.
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How Teresa uses CBT, DBT and motivational approaches online
Teresa commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with motivational techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behaviors, which is useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and panic. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and core mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and relationship conflicts. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and strengthen commitment to recovery goals. That approach can be especially helpful for people working on substance use, relapse prevention, or ambivalence about treatment. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together; Teresa collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Over video or phone, the focus remains on skill-building, tracking progress, and practical strategies for everyday situations rather than lengthy theory discussions.Sheet 3
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and grief, and a range of related issues such as codependency and domestic violence.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Teresa has 17 years of clinical experience, including crisis intervention, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and long-term work with substance use and serious mental illness.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.