Tesia Wells
LMFT
Practical, collaborative therapy for life changes
- Client-centered
- Problem-solving
- Trauma aware
About Tesia
Tesia uses a mix of therapy styles to match each person's needs. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She works with issues like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, and eating and body image concerns. She also supports people coping with relationship and intimacy challenges and parenting or family-of-origin problems.
Her sessions often center on developing everyday skills and tools. That can include strategies to manage strong emotions, ways to rethink unhelpful thoughts, and exercises to improve communication. Tesia explains options in straightforward language and helps set realistic goals for change.
She draws on several psychotherapy methods to fit different situations. Some clients use short-term strategies to handle a crisis. Others look deeper at past patterns that influence today's choices. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.
Tesia practices in New York and offers services in English. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and is attentive to multicultural and financial stressors that affect wellbeing. To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
How Tesia’s approaches translate to online care
Tesia commonly uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy methods. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building trust so people can explore what matters most. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a steady therapeutic relationship. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or disordered eating patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tesia aims to match methods to a person's goals and preferences. She invites clients to weigh options, try approaches, and adjust plans so therapy fits each person’s needs and pace.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with a licensed professional in New York even if they live elsewhere. Discuss format options during scheduling so sessions match your routine and goals.
License and NPI
| LMFT | New York · No. 001835 |
|---|---|
| NPI | 1366839482 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Tesia helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also works with eating and body image concerns and parenting or family-of-origin problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then offers practical tools and strategies that people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in outpatient settings and has supported people through a range of life changes and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person visits are possible.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.