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Entry 051293Maine / United States

Theresa Flannery-Blachura

Theresa Flannery-Blachura, LCSW

Maine 16 years in practice

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LCSW - Anxiety and trauma focus

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  • Self-love work
  • Communication skills
  • Caregiver stress

About Theresa

LCSW in Maine with 16 years of experience, Theresa Flannery-Blachura works primarily with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, trauma and parenting issues. Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood symptoms, panic, social anxiety, and the emotional impact of caregiving. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Theresa helps people build self-love and improve communication. She addresses isolation and loneliness, and supports people coping with post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related reactions. Her practice includes work around sexuality and women's issues as they come up in everyday life.

Theresa’s approach focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions. She aims to break down problems into manageable parts and to teach strategies that reduce panic and steady mood. Conversations look at patterns in relationships and practical ways to change unhelpful cycles.

Theresa draws on techniques shown to help with anxiety and trauma while adapting them to each person’s situation. She pays attention to caregiver stress and the communication skills people need at work and at home. The work is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How evidence-based techniques fit into online work

Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and trauma in clear, practical ways. For anxiety, she focuses on skills that reduce panic, manage social fears, and lessen day-to-day worry. These techniques teach breathing, grounding, and gradual changes in behavior to lower immediate symptoms and build confidence over time.

For trauma-related concerns, Theresa applies trauma-informed approaches that help people process distressing memories and reduce reactivity. The work moves at the person’s pace and includes tools to manage flashbacks, overwhelm, and triggers so daily life becomes more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in about what is helping and adapts the plan as therapy progresses rather than using one fixed method.

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and letting sessions occur during breaks or from a convenient location. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or phone-only meetings when video is difficult, while others allow longer sessions for deeper processing.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Maine

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Theresa works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and parenting issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, social anxiety, mood disorders, and sexuality.

What is the therapy style like?

Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. The work emphasizes communication skills, reducing panic, and steadying mood.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Theresa has 16 years of experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, anxiety, and caregiver-related stress.

What are the credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) practicing in Maine. The credential is recorded as ME LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person appointments are available.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Theresa Flannery-Blachura

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