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Theresa Yu, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Theresa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Theresa. View 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma, Colorado, and 1 more

Recent reviews

A super nice therapist who has a lot to share and a lot of advice to give. Most importantly she is very adaptable and she can give advice and care in different ways and from different angles.

Reviewed June 2024

I have been working with Theresa for just a couple of weeks and I’m already noticing improvements in my life. I have a lot of work to do, but I know with Theresa by my side I will be able to achieve my goals.

Reviewed February 2024

More about Theresa

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCMHC

Hello. I am Theresa “Terri” Yu, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and Colorado. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of CSI Counseling Honor Society. I received my Bachelor’s in Applied Ministries: Foreign Missions Emphasis from Oklahoma Baptist University, my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision.

My counseling approach is to style therapy on what will work for you best and providing a safe, judgment free space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy and address your needs by using various traditional approaches including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Rapid Resolution Therapy. My therapeutic in style involves helping you to achieve insight and strategies and tools that you can use to begin to make immediate positive changes in your life. I will be there to help guide you, encourage you, and possibly even challenge you, to overcome obstacles to stand in your way.

My experience includes providing online telehealth, home-based & office-based counseling services with children, teens, and families with history of trauma/abuse/neglect, complex developmental trauma, special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s, oppositional defiant disorder, and other behavioral problems/issues. I also work with adults, couples and families for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems and coping with life changes. I have worked in several fields including as a social worker, foster/adoptive specialist for child protective services, Elem. School Special Education paraprofessional, pre-k teacher, and behavioral health rehabilitation/case manager.

I am a mother to 4 girls, ages 25, 23, 19, 14 & have guardianship of 1 boy age 17. I also host and place foreign exchange student in the community and love to learn about their different cultures. I am also an avid pet lover with 4 dogs and two cats. Two of my dogs are currently training to be therapy dogs.

I look forward to meeting with you and working together to develop a plan to helping you live your most authentic live. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like to talk more. I understand that finding the right therapist can take time, so it’s OK to try this out and see if it’s a good fit for you. Overall I value honesty and want you to feel empowered to do what’s best for you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression Addictions Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Theresa Yu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497027221.

  • LPC · Oklahoma · LPC06957 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Colorado · 0015976 · Expires August 2025
  • LCMHC · New Hampshire · 3527 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Theresa Yu

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

26 reviews

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A super nice therapist who has a lot to share and a lot of advice to give. Most importantly she is very adaptable and she can give advice and care in different ways and from different angles.

Reviewed June 2024

I have been working with Theresa for just a couple of weeks and I’m already noticing improvements in my life. I have a lot of work to do, but I know with Theresa by my side I will be able to achieve my goals.

Reviewed February 2024

My first video chat with Theresa put me at ease and made me feel like a weight had been lifted. It is nice to talk with a neutral outside party who can offer me insight and wisdom in how to handle life's challenges.

Reviewed November 2020

We feel like Terri was a great fit and we really got a lot of helpful information from her. Would definitely recommend her to anyone else!

Reviewed August 2020

I have only had a few sessions with Theresa. She has been great. Her advice and suggestions have helped me deal with the issues I am going through. I find her easy to talk with.

Reviewed September 2023

Always listens to all that I have to say, always on time for our appts. Whether I just need to vent or have a specific problem I am working on at our session, she is flexible and has learned ways to get me to listen to what she is saying :)

Reviewed August 2023

Theresa has been a wonderful part of my solving how to handle ADHD issues in my life. She listens to me and is very good at helping me understand how ADHD affects others in my life.

Reviewed August 2023

I finally found my voice to speak about trauma, and learned that it doesn't have to hurt me. Theresa is so gentle in her approach and has incredible expertise!

Reviewed November 2022

She's amazing and finds ways to be sneaky woth me to get to what I need ti talk about because I don't always open up

Reviewed November 2022

Theresa keeps it real and has a calm, compassionate approach which makes it easy to be vulnerable in conversations about tough topics

Reviewed July 2022

She's wonderful.

Reviewed July 2022

She has been amazing at helping me work through coping skills during one of the most traumatic times in my life. She is extremely easy to talk to which always makes opening up to someone much easier!

Reviewed May 2022

I feel very comfortable with her

Reviewed March 2022

She is great at what she does!

Reviewed March 2022

Teresa is great, I love her humor and stories, they really helped validate my feelings and made it easier to work around more difficult topics. She definitely made my first therapy experience worth it.

Reviewed January 2022

Theresa is a good listener with good advice.

Reviewed September 2021

Theresa is a friendly, helpful and thoughtful listener and therapist. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help

Reviewed July 2021

I like Theresa Yu’s style fits me very well and I that she sends information to help understand what’s going on.

Reviewed April 2021

Very impressed with Terri Yu

Reviewed January 2021

Theresa Yu responds back to me very fast and is greatly appreciated. It's nice to know you can rely on her. She seems to take her job seriously and has given me lots of good advice. I would recommend her to others.

Reviewed January 2021

Very compassionate, well educated and able to help you work through tuff issues.

Reviewed December 2020

Theresa is awesome. She is easy to talk and very responsive. It is a really relaxed environment which really helps with my anxiety. I would highly recommend to anybody.

Reviewed December 2020

A wonderful therapist.

Reviewed November 2020

Theresa is a very kind person with a great deal of insight and compassion.

Reviewed August 2020

she's amazing and always listens and provides honest feedback. She is supportive and caring and the best!

Reviewed August 2020

Theresa is very helpful with everything I want to talk about during sessions

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Theresa Yu offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Theresa Yu works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Theresa Yu speak?

Theresa Yu speaks English.

How many years of experience does Theresa Yu have?

Theresa Yu has 6 years of experience.

Where is Theresa Yu licensed to practice?

Theresa Yu is licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Hampshire.

Does Theresa Yu accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Theresa Yu accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Theresa Yu offer?

Theresa Yu offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Theresa Yu?

Theresa Yu can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Theresa Yu?

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