Teresa Jewelinski

Hi! I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a performance. I bring warmth, honesty, and a sense of humor into the room, and I work best with people who are ready to get curious about themselves, even if they’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.

Before becoming a therapist, I earned a BFA in Film & Television Production. I especially enjoy working with creatives and folks in non-traditional careers, but I love supporting people from all walks of life. Prior to shifting to telehealth, I worked in residential treatment with individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. That experience deeply shaped my compassionate and non-judgmental approach. My style is collaborative and flexible, drawing from CBT, solution-focused therapy, ACT, and person-centered methods to meet you where you are.

Outside of therapy, you can usually find me hanging out with my husband and our dogs, listening to and discovering new music, making playlists, going to shows, making jewelry, passionately cheering on my favorite sports teams, or catching a movie on the big screen. Life can feel like a lot sometimes, and I’m here to help you sort through it at your pace, with no judgment and a little humor when it helps.

I use the following therapeutic approaches in therapy...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I use CBT to help clients notice the unhelpful thought patterns that sneak in and mess with our moods, behaviors, and relationships. Together, we identify the stories you’re telling yourself (often without realizing it) and figure out how to challenge and shift them into something more grounded, balanced, and kind. CBT is super practical and gives us tools. Whether you're dealing with anxiety spirals, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, or just that inner critic that won’t shut up, CBT helps us slow down and get curious. I’ll help you practice new ways of thinking, reacting, and showing up, without expecting you to become a robot who never has a bad day.

Solution-Focused Therapy Solution-focused therapy is all about zooming in on what’s working and building from there. Instead of spending a ton of time analyzing the past, we focus on your strengths, goals, and small steps that can create real change. I’ll help you notice what’s already going well, even if it doesn’t feel like much right now, and we’ll use that as a foundation to move forward.

Person-Centered Therapy At its core, person-centered therapy is about being real with each other. I show up as a human first, not a distant expert, and I hold space for you to show up exactly as you are: messy thoughts, big feelings, all of it. I’ll follow your lead and move at your pace, trusting that you know yourself best. With warmth, honesty, and zero judgment, we’ll build a relationship that helps you feel seen and supported while you figure out what you need most.

In our first session, I’ll be gathering information to help me get the big picture of your life: what’s going on now, what’s been going on, and what you’re hoping to work on. We’ll talk about different areas like relationships, work, stress, mental health history, and anything else that feels important. It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start or how to explain it. There’s no right way to do this. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and seen as a whole person, not just a problem to solve.

My clients are often navigating big questions around identity, relationships, creativity, purpose, or how to feel more like themselves, maybe for the first time. You don’t need to have everything figured out. All you need is a willingness to show up and explore. If you’re looking for a space that is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in real conversation (with the occasional laugh when you need it most), we’ll probably get along just fine.

I’m not here to “fix” you, or pretend I have all the answers. I strive to show up as a real person: steady, supportive, and fully in your corner. My clients would probably say it feels like they don’t have to perform or pretend when we talk, which is exactly how I believe therapy should feel. I listen closely, ask meaningful questions, and help you connect the dots in a way that feels thoughtful, not clinical.

You can count on me to show up with curiosity, care, and the occasional well-timed laugh. Together, we’ll explore where you feel ready to take small, meaningful steps toward the life you want, at your pace and on your terms. My goal is to be a grounding presence when life feels anything but.