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Dr. Teresa Grear

Experienced LCSW focusing on practical change

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Teresa

Dr. Teresa Grear is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Georgia.

Background and approach

She holds the LCSW and CSW credentials and draws on two decades of professional experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, anger, and depression. She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps.

Sessions aim to help people name what is hard, build coping skills, and try new ways of relating. She makes space for questions about identity, intimacy, grief, career changes, and parenting challenges.

Her approach combines evidence-informed methods with a warm, listening stance. She uses tools from the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based techniques.

Attachment-focused work helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions. Teresa frames therapy as a collaborative process.

She helps clients set clear goals, test changes between sessions, and notice what works. She also addresses topics that overlap with mental health and life stress - such as caregiver strain, blended family concerns, and questions around commitment.

People working with her can expect practical skill-building, guided reflection, and steady support through transitions. She also brings experience helping those coping with trauma, substance issues, and questions about sexual expression and kink culture.

The focus is on gradual, manageable change tailored to each person.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward a life they care about, while learning simple skills to manage painful thoughts and feelings. The Gottman Method focuses on the interactions and patterns that shape close relationships and offers concrete exercises to improve communication and reduce conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences influence current reactions and helps people change repetitive patterns in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Teresa will work together with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps match methods to what feels most useful for the client's situation and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls let people use face-to-face exercises and observe interaction patterns. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style check-ins, or when a client prefers not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent across work, caregiving, and travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help people with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting questions, career changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines listening with practical steps, using approaches such as the Gottman Method, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience working with people on mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give options that fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed in

Georgia

Languages

English