Teresa Riley, LMFT
Integrative therapy for individuals, couples, and families
- Relationship and family support
- Anxiety depression and trauma
- Addiction anger and change
About Teresa Riley
Teresa Riley, M.Div., LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works from an integrative framework with individuals, couples, and families facing mental, emotional, and relationship concerns. Her approach draws on multiple evidence-informed models to help clients make sense of what they are experiencing, strengthen coping skills, and improve the patterns that keep problems going.
Teresa brings particular experience with relationship distress, men's issues, substance use concerns, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She has worked across a range of levels of care, including crisis mental health services, men's residential addiction treatment, teen residential trauma treatment, and outpatient clinical settings. This breadth of experience supports a steady, practical style that can adapt to different needs and stages of change.
Her training includes psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused approaches. She is also trained in Discernment Counseling, a structured option for couples navigating significant conflict or weighing whether to stay together or separate.
Teresa brings particular experience with relationship distress, men's issues, substance use concerns, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She has worked across a range of levels of care, including crisis mental health services, men's residential addiction treatment, teen residential trauma treatment, and outpatient clinical settings. This breadth of experience supports a steady, practical style that can adapt to different needs and stages of change.
Her training includes psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused approaches. She is also trained in Discernment Counseling, a structured option for couples navigating significant conflict or weighing whether to stay together or separate.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Riley have?
Teresa Riley has 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Is Teresa Riley a licensed therapist?
Yes. Teresa Riley is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). She is licensed in Texas (TX LMFT 205609) and Minnesota (MN LMFT 3417).
In which languages does Teresa Riley provide therapy?
Teresa Riley provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Riley located?
Teresa Riley is located in Texas.
How can I work with Teresa Riley as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and availability.
Does Teresa Riley work with international clients?
No. Teresa Riley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Riley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Teresa Riley integrates established therapy methods to support individuals, couples, and families who want practical change and deeper understanding of what is driving current patterns.In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the focus is on noticing how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. This approach can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, depression, or anger begin to shape daily choices and relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes the emotional bonds between partners and helps couples slow down conflict cycles, communicate more clearly, and respond to each other with greater connection. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences can influence trust, closeness, and self-worth in the present, which can be relevant in relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, or family stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adapts the work to fit the client’s needs over time.
Online therapy can make support easier to access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can help clients stay engaged between busy schedules, life transitions, or times when in-person care is not practical.