Teresa brings over 30 years of experience in mental health, education, and community services to her work with individuals, couples, and families. With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is passionate about helping people reach their full potential.

Teresa's approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative. She combines evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method couples work with mindfulness, somatic practices, and the healing power of nature. Her holistic perspective considers each client's unique biological, social, and environmental context.

Specializing in anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and adolescent issues, Teresa creates a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

A fourth-generation San Franciscan now calling San Diego home, Teresa has been married for 25 years and raised a daughter who is now 21. A former competitive athlete, she understands resilience and dedication. She lives with her husband and three dogs, and remains committed to practices that support whole-person wellness.