Theresa Presley, LSCSW, LCSW

Licensed in Missouri · 16 years in practice

Theresa Presley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or parenting strains.

License and registration

LCSW, Missouri: 2009020465 · expires September 2026
LSCSW, Kansas: LSCSW 4545 · expires April 2028
LCSW, Illinois: 149022367 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1316178114 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Theresa

Theresa Presley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or parenting strains. She has 16 years of social work experience and a background that includes inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and independent practice. Theresa works with LGBT concerns, addiction, grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and people coping with major life changes.

Theresa uses a strengths-based approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.

Background and approach

She focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping clients see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions are practical and aimed at real-life change rather than only talking about problems. Her experience includes work in hospital settings and community programs, which shaped a flexible style that fits different needs.

She brings a calm, empathetic presence and pays close attention to each person’s story. Clients can expect clear, plain-language explanations and collaborative planning. Theresa aims to help people develop coping skills, reduce symptoms, and strengthen relationships or parenting strategies.

She emphasizes hope and resilience while acknowledging how hard reaching out can feel. Theresa holds both KS LSCSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri. She offers multiple session formats to meet daily life demands, and she works with people over a range of concerns from anger and self-esteem to intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Theresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Theresa names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. Online sessions explore patterns in close relationships and help people develop more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions the therapist and client use real-life examples and homework to practice these skills between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when scheduling is tight, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, ongoing reflections, or when writing helps someone organize their thoughts. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and practice new skills between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What problems does Theresa commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and concerns related to LGBT identity and addiction.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Theresa uses a strengths-based style with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients connect thoughts, feelings, and actions in everyday life.

What is her background in mental health?

She has 16 years of social work experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and independent practice settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds KS LSCSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process of working together?

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