TERESA THOMPSON LCSW
Tend to your mental health
Teresa Thompson, LCSW
Compassionate, quality individual and couples therapy
Based in Brooklyn & operating virtually in NYC, New York and New Jersey
BIPOC and LGBTQ affirming treatment
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Therapy with Teresa
I am a Brooklyn-based BIPOC & LGBTQ affirming psychotherapist providing individual therapy sessions virtually in New York and New Jersey. I help guide clients to the vulnerability and self-introspection needed to explore their inner capacities for healing and growth.
I offer therapeutic support for challenges such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, healing from trauma, family conflicts, codependency, grief, life transitions, chronic pain, and struggles with identity. My work is rooted in clinical training and academic theory, as well as my lived experienced as a queer woman of color.
I also specialize in:
- Culturally informed care for the West Indian/Caribbean diaspora
- Psychotherapy for mania and/or psychosis
- LGBTQ-affirming support for queer and trans Catholics and Christians
Getting to know yourself and your experiences more deeply through therapy, with honesty and compassion, can allow you to open up more space in your life for attunement, self-actualization, and delight. I encourage you to schedule a free consultation to learn more about my practice and discuss if therapy might be right for you.
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Extended Availability
Schedule therapy for when it’s most convenient for you.
Secure Online Video Sessions
The privacy you expect from the convenience of your home.
Rates may be discounted based on financial need.
FREE Initial Consultation
I offer a 15 minute phone consultation free of charge - schedule a call to learn more about my practice and discuss how I may be able to support you.
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Location and Services
I offer therapy sessions virtually on Zoom. The convenience of telehealth allows me to meet virtually with clients residing throughout New York and New Jersey. When I resume in-person meetings at my office in Brooklyn, I will continue to offer telehealth for those who prefer this option.
Individual therapy sessions are 45 minutes long. I am currently accepting individual therapy clients for weekly sessions only.
Couples therapy sessions are 70 minutes long. I am currently accepting individual therapy clients for biweekly sessions only.
Session Fees
I set fees on a sliding scale, subject to my practice’s availability and your financial ability to pay. My full fee for individual therapy is $200 per session, and my full fee for couples therapy is $250 per session.
I do not accept any health insurance plans. If you do have insurance, call your plan and ask about what Out of Network benefits they might offer that can help you with the cost of therapy.
About Teresa
I practice psychotherapy as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New York and New Jersey. Before entering private practice I worked in the community mental health setting, primarily supporting low income individuals, people of color, and people from immigrant communities in managing chronic mental health conditions. I value taking a holistic approach to psychological wellness, incorporating understanding of how a person is shaped by their social, cultural, and environmental surroundings.
Quality therapy involves building an authentic therapeutic relationship - my personal identity deeply shapes this area of my practice. As a queer woman of color, I can relate personally to similar experiences of structural marginalization and feelings of being an “outsider”. Living in diaspora as a binational, multiracial person gives me perspective working with others with mixed or fluid identities.
Sliding Scale and Affording Therapy
I set fees on a sliding scale, subject to my practice’s availability and your financial ability to pay. My full fee for individual therapy is $200 per session, and my full fee for couples therapy is $250 per session.
I do not accept any health insurance plans. If you do have insurance, call your plan and ask about what Out of Network benefits they might offer that can help you with the cost of therapy.
Insights
Check out my blog to see your mental health questions answered - you'll be surprised by how many of your difficulties and concerns are shared by others going through their own mental health journey. If you have any questions I haven't yet answered, please submit them in a comment, via email, or during a free consultation.
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I welcome connecting with you even if you’re not yet sure I’m the right fit for you, or you’re undecided about moving forward with therapy.
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About Teresa
LGBTQ and Transgender-Friendly Brooklyn-Based Therapist
I’m a millenial queer woman of color, and I’ve been living in New York City for over ten years. I am licensed to practice therapy in New York and New Jersey as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). My social work training informs my value of taking a holistic approach to psychological wellness, incorporating understanding of how a person is shaped by their social, cultural, and environmental surroundings.
Quality therapy involves building an authentic therapeutic relationship - my personal identity deeply shapes this area of my practice. As a queer woman of color, I can relate personally to similar experiences of structural marginalization and feelings of being an “outsider”. Living in diaspora as a binational, multiracial person gives me perspective working with others with mixed or fluid identities.
Before entering private practice I worked in the community mental health setting, primarily supporting low income individuals, people of color, and people from immigrant communities in managing chronic mental health conditions. I have a MSW degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and I have completed additional advanced clinical training through the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center’s Clinical Journeys program and the Embody Lab’s Somatic Trauma Therapy program.
Call me today at 347-766-4949 to learn more about how I can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes you different from other therapists in the New York/New Jersey area?
I am a solo practitioner running a small, boutique practice. This allows me to offer an individualized, tailored experience of care that you can’t get at large group practices and clinics.
What Clinical and Theoretical Approaches Do You Use in Your Practice?
My clinical approach is informed by Psychodynamics, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, somatic trauma therapy, and feminist and postcolonial critical theory.
How do you determine sliding scale rates?
I may be able to offer you a sliding scale rate based on what availability I have in my practice to work with clients at discounted rates. I trust prospective clients to share openly with me what rates they are able to afford.
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Address
44 Court St. Suite 1217
PMB 97301
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-5PM
Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday Closed
