Teresa Bubnis, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

Stress and anxiety
Grief and loss
Workplace issues

About Teresa

Teresa Bubnis is an Ohio licensed professional counselor who emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work. She uses clear, straightforward methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Teresa aims to make the first steps of starting therapy feel safer and more manageable for anyone taking that step.

Teresa draws on 25 years of experience to shape short-term, focused plans that match each person's needs. She listens for what feels most pressing and then helps set manageable goals. Conversations tend to be direct and collaborative, with strategies you can try between sessions.

Her background includes work with people facing major life transitions, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, and workplace stress. She also addresses issues such as isolation, social anxiety, money and financial worries, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and first responder stress.

Teresa uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure sessions. She tailors those tools to each situation rather than applying a single fixed method. The aim is to identify small, practical changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Throughout the process she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Teresa invites clients to set the pace and to work together on clear, achievable steps toward feeling better and managing life’s demands.

How Teresa’s approaches can work online

Teresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, along with Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new, practical behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and can help with motivation around life adjustments and goals. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, concrete steps and building on what already works in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and current needs. That process includes trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. They can also let you meet with a licensed professional from different locations and support steady progress through regular, goal-focused conversations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stress Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issues Isolation / loneliness Money and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Teresa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on workplace issues and related stressors.

What kind of therapy style does she use?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and small steps. Conversations tend to be direct and geared toward applying useful strategies between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 25 years of professional experience to her work with clients. That experience informs how she tailors approaches to individual needs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPCC, licensed in Ohio. Her practice and licensing are listed with that credential and location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.