Theresa Weaver

I'm Theresa Weaver, an LMSW with a Master's in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and 19 years of experience as a school counselor. I provide telehealth therapy to children and adolescents ages 6-17 across Michigan, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, PTSD, stress, and family challenges. I know what actually helps young people feel safe enough to open up — and I bring genuine warmth, a little humor, and the ability to tailor my approach to each child's unique needs to every session.

My approach adapts to the child in front of me — because what works for a six-year-old processing grief looks nothing like what works for a fifteen-year-old managing anxiety. For younger children, play-based techniques provide a natural, developmentally appropriate way to express and process what they haven't yet found words for. For older children and teens, CBT helps identify and shift the thought patterns driving difficult emotions and behaviors. A Strength-Based lens runs through everything — I start from what your child is already doing well and build from there. My goal is to help young people feel seen, heard, and empowered to build confidence, overcome emotional challenges, and grow into a better understanding of themselves.

The first session is about getting comfortable — for your child and for you. For kids and teens, that means a safe, nonjudgmental space where they don't feel evaluated or pressured to perform. I make it easy for young people to talk about what they're actually feeling. For parents, I take time to understand what you've been observing, what's concerned you, and what you're hoping changes. A strong therapeutic relationship with your child starts with understanding the full picture. Let's take this first step together.