- Grief and bereavement
- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace concerns
About Theresa
Theresa Scarola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She works with clients from New York and brings nine years of professional experience to sessions. Her approach aims to help people build confidence and move toward clearer goals.
Theresa spends part of her practice supporting people through grief and bereavement, drawing on experience from hospice care and private counseling. She focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions, such as setting small goals and developing routines that boost self-discipline and self-worth.
Sessions are warm and attentive, with attention to structure so progress feels tangible. Theresa emphasizes that each person knows their own story, and she helps them identify strengths they already have. That collaborative stance guides the work together.
Workplace concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship communication often come up in her counseling. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, questions about life purpose, and women's issues. Conversations aim to turn worries into manageable next steps.
People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they want to change and to approach the work as a series of small, achievable efforts. Theresa offers guidance and encouragement while helping people develop tools they can use in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional support. One common approach emphasizes goal setting and structure to build self-discipline and improve self-esteem; this involves breaking larger goals into small steps and tracking progress over time. Another approach centers on grief-informed care, which helps people process loss through gentle meaning-making, memory work, and managing strong emotions as they arise.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will listen to each person's needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that fit those priorities. This is collaborative: techniques may be tried, reviewed, and adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online counseling can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing sessions during work breaks, or making it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also offer shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is helpful or allow conversations without being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, goal tracking, and coping tools to whatever session format is arranged, keeping the focus on useful, real-life change.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Theresa help with?
Theresa works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, panic attacks, and workplace issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm and attentive, with an emphasis on structure and goal setting. Sessions aim to identify strengths and create practical steps clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Theresa has nine years of professional experience, including work in hospice care and private practice counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the signup process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.