Teresa Horldt, LMHC

Teresa Horldt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of experience. She focuses on practical work to help people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, mood concerns, trauma, and grief. Teresa aims to listen without judgment and helps clients start where they are.

Her early career included supporting people affected by domestic violence and crisis work in an emergency room. That led into inpatient and outpatient settings for substance use and mental health. For the past 15 years she has focused on substance use and addiction as well as mood and personality disorders.

Teresa currently works as a program manager for a community mental health program serving people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and those with dual diagnoses. She draws on that experience when helping people navigate complex symptoms and everyday challenges.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person. She often uses dialectical behavior therapy for emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, motivational interviewing and recovery methods for substance concerns, and cognitive behavioral strategies for mood issues. Mindfulness is used to reduce stress and support healing from trauma.

Her style centers on acceptance, dignity, and empathy. She emphasizes partnership in therapy and helps people set realistic goals. Prospective clients are encouraged to match on the platform and schedule based on therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers acceptance and empathy while helping clients set goals and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, crisis management, and improving how people relate to others, which can be useful for personality concerns and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

The biography does not list specific online or in-person session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness practices and homework tools between sessions. Licensed professionals typically adapt DBT, CBT, and client-centered techniques for virtual settings so practical skills and clear goals remain a focus.