Audrey Teshima, LMFT
California LMFT supporting families and transitions
- Family and parenting
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and transitions
About Audrey Teshima
Audrey Teshima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with a decade of clinical experience. She brings a background in public school teaching to her therapeutic work, combining classroom insight with clinical skills developed across private practice, community mental health and substance abuse clinics, and school settings spanning elementary through high school.
Audrey focuses on family dynamics, parenting and co-parenting challenges, relationship conflicts, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and vocational or career-related difficulties. She also supports clients coping with stress, anxiety, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of caregiver and family issues. Her approach emphasizes clients' strengths and practical strategies to increase resilience and functioning.
While integrating Biblically based Christian principles when appropriate, Audrey balances that perspective with evidence-informed techniques to help clients process emotions and explore solutions that align with their values. As an LMFT - a license indicating specialization in marriage and family therapy - she works collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to identify goals and build more resourceful, hope-filled pathways forward.
Audrey focuses on family dynamics, parenting and co-parenting challenges, relationship conflicts, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and vocational or career-related difficulties. She also supports clients coping with stress, anxiety, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of caregiver and family issues. Her approach emphasizes clients' strengths and practical strategies to increase resilience and functioning.
While integrating Biblically based Christian principles when appropriate, Audrey balances that perspective with evidence-informed techniques to help clients process emotions and explore solutions that align with their values. As an LMFT - a license indicating specialization in marriage and family therapy - she works collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to identify goals and build more resourceful, hope-filled pathways forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Audrey Teshima have?
Audrey has 10 years of clinical experience.
Is Audrey Teshima a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and her California license is CA LMFT 107465.
In which languages does Audrey Teshima provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Audrey Teshima located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Audrey Teshima as my therapist?
You can work with Audrey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Audrey Teshima work with international clients?
Audrey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Audrey Teshima cost?
Costs 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions with Audrey Teshima
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client is seen as the expert on their own life. The therapist offers empathy, active listening and reflective feedback to help people explore values, clarify goals and build confidence in their choices - useful for self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and learn practical skills to shift them. It is often applied for anxiety, stress, mood difficulties and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness and increasing distress tolerance. It can be helpful for clients facing overwhelming feelings, relationship volatility or difficulties regulating responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Audrey will work with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. Online therapy adds flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and maintain continuity during transitions.