Teresa Strong (she/her)

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

Welcome! I work with clients with dysfunctional families, relational trauma, relationship issues, and burnout.

Clinical Social Worker in Richmond Heights, MO

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Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

From the outside, you are a high-achieving person, the one everyone relies on to be "fine." But on the inside, you feel like you are drowning in household chores, high expectations, taking care of your kids, and holding your partner's emotions together. You just can't do it all. In dysfunctional, chaotic families, people often learn from a young age that no one could handle them having a bad day. In therapy, I will support you in expressing your needs and emotions, and taking up more space.

My Background and Approach

I offer a safe, welcoming space to explore your unmet needs, confidently set boundaries, say "no," communicate how you really feel, and live more authentically. My goal is for you to feel grounded, seen, and connected—both in your relationships and within yourself. You’ve spent your life taking care of everyone else; now it’s your turn. I specialize in relational trauma, including childhood, intergenerational, sexual and domestic violence. I can help you break unhelpful cycles and build healthier patterns. Together, we’ll help you and your body feel safe enough to trust your needs and express how you truly feel.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I approach therapy as a human first, bringing compassion and transparency to the process. I don't believe in magic "fixes," but I do believe in the power of meaningful collaboration. My personal experiences with therapy and therapeutic practices have been healing and hopeful, and led me to study mental health in a professional capacity. I find deep meaning in collaborating with others seeking change in their lives. People who no longer want to be held back by what their past, culture, or norms say should be, but instead want to live boldly and authentically. ​

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Burnout
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MSW, LCSW, State of Missouri · #2020035765
Years in practice
7 years
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

7110 Oakland Ave
Suite 210
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
314-806-0306
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 38.6329523°, -90.3085059°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 150/session

Info

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7110 Oakland Ave
Suite 210
Richmond Heights, MO 63117

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