Theresa Pettigrew is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 25 years of experience.
01About Theresa
Theresa Pettigrew is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and struggles with self-esteem. Her style is direct and down-to-earth, focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Theresa listens first to understand what matters most to each person. She then tailors conversations and a plan to fit those needs. Sessions aim to build clearer communication, greater self-compassion, and usable tools for handling panic or overwhelming feelings.
Background and approach
Many clients come with problems like panic attacks, trouble forgiving themselves or others, loss of purpose, or women-specific pressures. Theresa works with those concerns by breaking them into manageable pieces and helping clients try small, realistic changes. She emphasizes skills that can be practiced in daily life.
Theresa describes the therapeutic relationship as respectful and compassionate. She encourages people to move at their own pace while offering steady guidance. Her approach balances listening with concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve relationships.
Theresa also supports people who want to strengthen self-love and confidence. She helps identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with habits that support better mood and clearer priorities. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and she acknowledges that courage while helping people plan next steps.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 15498 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1164766416 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and build skills. One common approach focuses on managing anxiety and panic by teaching breathing and grounding strategies, identifying triggers, and practicing smaller exposures to reduce intense reactions. This helps people feel more in control when panic starts.Another approach centers on improving communication and relationships by practicing clearer expression of needs, setting boundaries, and trying new interaction patterns. This work is useful for people dealing with family conflict, relationship strain, or feeling unheard.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress and preferences emerge.
Online therapy offers flexibility and several ways to connect. Video calls let conversations feel more personal, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text-based messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or school schedules while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Theresa help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, and self-esteem challenges, plus related issues like panic attacks and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Theresa takes a practical, compassionate approach that mixes listening with concrete strategies people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Theresa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
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?
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