Teena Quinn, ACA
Australian therapist with lived experience
- 10 years experience
- Supports stress and anxiety
- Tailors treatment plans
About Teena Quinn
Teena Quinn is a credentialed practitioner in Australia with more than 10 years of professional experience and a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds ACA, a professional credential, and has supported people from many backgrounds, including several years working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, functional neurological disorders, sleep difficulties, depression, and coping with major life changes. Teena brings both clinical knowledge and personal perspective to her practice. She lives with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Graves' disease and POTS, and is legally blind. Those lived experiences inform her work and contribute to an authentic, empathetic connection with clients.
Teena approaches each person with dignity, respect, sensitivity and empathy, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual needs and goals. She aims to support people who are seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful life, offering guidance and empowerment as they take steps toward change. While she maintains a professional approach, her communication sometimes carries a bit of "bush girl" speech - a natural part of who she is and how she connects with people.
Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, functional neurological disorders, sleep difficulties, depression, and coping with major life changes. Teena brings both clinical knowledge and personal perspective to her practice. She lives with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Graves' disease and POTS, and is legally blind. Those lived experiences inform her work and contribute to an authentic, empathetic connection with clients.
Teena approaches each person with dignity, respect, sensitivity and empathy, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual needs and goals. She aims to support people who are seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful life, offering guidance and empowerment as they take steps toward change. While she maintains a professional approach, her communication sometimes carries a bit of "bush girl" speech - a natural part of who she is and how she connects with people.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teena Quinn have?
Teena Quinn has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Teena Quinn a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds ACA as a professional credential.
In which languages does Teena Quinn provide therapy?
Teena provides therapy in English.
Where is Teena Quinn located?
Teena Quinn is based in Australia.
How can I work with Teena Quinn as my therapist?
You can work with Teena Quinn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teena Quinn work with international clients?
Teena Quinn does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teena Quinn 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and adjusting to life changes by focusing on values-based steps rather than symptom elimination.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. By identifying those patterns, the approach supports healthier relationship dynamics and can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns, abandonment issues and relational trauma.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach supports self-exploration and personal growth across a wide range of concerns, from depression and grief to coping and career questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teena works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to suit an individual's situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to connect from different locations. For many people this accessibility helps maintain consistency in care and supports steady progress toward goals.