Teresa Riley, LMFT
Integrative LMFT for individuals, couples, and families
- Relationship and family support
- Trauma and anxiety care
- Addiction and anger help
About Teresa Riley
Teresa Riley, M.Div., LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings an integrative approach to therapy with individuals, couples, and families navigating mental, emotional, and relational challenges. With 25 years of experience, she draws on a wide range of clinical perspectives to help clients address patterns that keep them stuck and build practical, sustainable change.
Her work commonly focuses on relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety, with additional attention to men’s issues. Teresa’s background includes crisis mental health services, men’s residential addiction treatment, teen residential trauma treatment, and outpatient clinical settings, giving her a broad view of how stress and hardship can affect day-to-day life and long-term wellbeing.
Teresa has specialized training in psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused approaches. She also offers Discernment Counseling for couples experiencing significant conflict or considering divorce, helping partners clarify their next steps with care and structure. Her M.Div. is a Master of Divinity graduate degree, and her LMFT credential indicates licensure specifically focused on individual and relationship-based therapy.
Her work commonly focuses on relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety, with additional attention to men’s issues. Teresa’s background includes crisis mental health services, men’s residential addiction treatment, teen residential trauma treatment, and outpatient clinical settings, giving her a broad view of how stress and hardship can affect day-to-day life and long-term wellbeing.
Teresa has specialized training in psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused approaches. She also offers Discernment Counseling for couples experiencing significant conflict or considering divorce, helping partners clarify their next steps with care and structure. Her M.Div. is a Master of Divinity graduate degree, and her LMFT credential indicates licensure specifically focused on individual and relationship-based therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Riley have?
Teresa Riley has 25 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Teresa Riley a licensed therapist?
Yes. Teresa Riley is licensed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). Her license details are TX LMFT 205609 and MN LMFT 3417.
In which languages does Teresa Riley provide therapy?
Teresa Riley provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Riley located?
Teresa Riley is located in Texas.
How can I work with Teresa Riley as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Teresa Riley work with international clients?
No. Teresa Riley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Riley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-informed approaches, delivered online with flexibility
Teresa Riley, M.Div., LMFT, integrates several well-established therapy methods to support individuals, couples, and families dealing with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, anger, and substance use challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new coping skills, and make day-to-day changes that align with their goals. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is often used with couples and families to strengthen emotional connection and improve communication, especially when conversations feel repetitive, intense, or stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationship experiences shape trust, closeness, and boundaries, which can be especially relevant for intimacy concerns and recurring relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities, preferences, and pacing, then tailors sessions to what is most useful in the moment while keeping long-term goals in view.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around schedules, energy levels, and day-to-day responsibilities.