Teresa Thiel

Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients set goals and decide the pace of change. Teresa speaks plainly and supports people who are coping with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

Teresa uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person’s needs in charge of each session. She emphasizes building a trusting relationship and invites open feedback so therapy stays aligned with what the client wants. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects daily life and on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help address relationship and attachment concerns.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. Teresa has four years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including sexual assault trauma and emotional abuse, as well as common concerns like anxiety and depression.

In sessions she listens first, then helps clients identify practical steps toward their goals. She avoids judgement and encourages honest communication about what is and isn’t working in therapy. The focus is on helping people feel more in control and more able to manage everyday challenges.

People who choose Teresa can expect steady support and collaborative planning. She aims to help clients find tools that fit day-to-day life and to foster gradual, sustainable change.

How these approaches come alive in online therapy

Teresa uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past hurt on daily life. This approach looks at how traumatic events affect feelings and behavior and helps people develop coping skills to reduce distress.

She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which puts the person’s goals and choices first. Sessions focus on listening, building trust, and helping clients decide the next steps that feel right to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest ways to proceed. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as therapy unfolds.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. It also lets people connect from a quieter location or when leaving work for an appointment is difficult. Many clients find that remote sessions make scheduling more convenient while still allowing meaningful therapeutic progress.