Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Relationships, ADHD
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About Teresa
Teresa Casimire is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 5 years of experience. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, negative thinking, and emotional challenges. She helps clients build emotional awareness and develop healthier responses to life's stressors through a compassionate, collaborative approach. Teresa emphasizes self-acceptance, forgiveness, and gratitude as foundational tools for improving mental health and personal growth.
Teresa earned a Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from the City University of New York. She uses a reflective, person-centered approach to support emotional regulation and growth. Her goal is to help clients feel safe, empowered, and ready to make meaningful progress in their mental health journey.
Teresa values self-reflection and open-mindedness, believing growth stems from understanding oneself. Her priority is building a comfortable, trusting environment so clients can explore challenges and move forward with confidence and clarity. Reach out to Teresa today!
"I specialize in supporting individuals who haven’t been feeling their best and are ready to take the first step toward healing and growth."
Get to know Teresa
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I am a humanitarian and this field felt like my natural calling. I excelled in psychology classes in college and I was always fascinated with the connection between the mind, emotions and the bodies physiological reaction to emotional changes. This lead me getting my first masters degree in Guidance & Counseling.
What types of clients do you work with best?
As I have spent most of my career working with young adults, I feel that I work with them best, but I can work with any age group.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Teenagers/young adults
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
You should always aim to be the best version of yourself and sometimes you need help to do this.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
My research about the company seems compatible to me as a professional.
What inspires you?
Growth!
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
A conversation to get to know the client.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
A mutual understanding and acceptance of the clients needs, provided in a warm accepting environment.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I am committed to helping them.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Movies and music relax me.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I am a kind individual and it resonates with people I meet.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 5 years
- Graduating institute
- City University of New York/Hunter College
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Education in Guidance & Counseling
- Graduating institute
- Touro College
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in School Leadership
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