Teresa Syversen, LPC

Teresa Syversen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She practices on the Oregon Coast and has focused her work on behavioral health and addictions. Teresa approaches care with warmth and a direct, interactive style.

She has helped people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar challenges, and substance use concerns. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, ADHD, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Teresa recognizes how physical and emotional trauma can shape daily life and the healing process.

Teresa blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, build practical coping skills, and stay motivated for change. The work is tailored to each person rather than following a fixed formula.

Her sessions aim to be respectful and compassionate while also being problem-focused. Conversations usually include goal-setting, skill practice, and checking what is or is not helping. Teresa encourages steady, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and better daily functioning.

She invites people to take the first step toward change and offers support through the process. Teresa’s emphasis is on partnership - she works alongside clients to set priorities and move toward goals at a pace that fits their life.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Teresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often includes short exercises, tracking patterns between thoughts and feelings, and trying new responses to reduce distress.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, respect, and building a trusting relationship. This approach helps people feel heard while they clarify goals and decide what matters most to them.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Teresa collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their needs and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The choice of techniques is reviewed and agreed on together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let clients send questions or brief updates between meetings and can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, school, and family responsibilities.