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Teresa Sims Lawson

(Ms.)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, PTSD, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Hello, I have experience working with adolescents and adults with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and more, in outpatient and inpatient settings. My mission is to provide you with a safe and non judgmental environment, that empowers your ability to attain and reach your treatment plan goals. I have experienced trauma and infant loss which has driven me to be relatable, competent, and an empathetic therapist.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I strive to provide goal-directed, competent, and strength based services that promote social-emotional development, decrease mental health challenges, and address social-emotional problems that currently exist. I specialize in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Also, I incorporate solution focused therapy, person centered therapy, and holistic practices.

What you can expect from our first session

During our initial sessions, we will be discussing the presenting issues, creating a treatment plan, and building a therapeutic rapport. I focus on optimizing your strengths to create confidence, self awareness, and social engagement.


Teresa's style is

Solution-oriented
Open-minded
Empowering

Insurance carriers Teresa accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Teresa

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Central Florida
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Georgia)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Maternal Mental Health, and Relationship Issues
Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused CBT

Location

5755 North Point Circle Suite 59
Alpharetta, GA 30022