Teresa Horldt, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC specializing in addiction and mood concerns
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and grief work
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Teresa Horldt
Teresa Horldt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, mood disorders, trauma, grief and a wide range of life stresses. She began her career working with victims of domestic violence, then moved into crisis intervention in an active emergency room setting, and later provided care in both inpatient and outpatient programs for substance use and mental health concerns. Over the past 15 years her primary focus has been on substance use and addiction as well as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, and grief and loss.
Currently she serves as a Program Manager for a community-based mental health program that reaches out to individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorders and those with dual diagnoses. Teresa draws on an eclectic mix of evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each person. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support interpersonal effectiveness, crisis management, emotional regulation and core mindfulness skills. Motivational Interviewing and a variety of recovery approaches - including 12-step, Refuge Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery - inform her work with people addressing substance use. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused strategies are applied for mood disorders, while mindfulness practices are emphasized for stress reduction and trauma recovery.
Teresa approaches each person with respect, dignity and empathy, holding an attitude of acceptance rather than judgment. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership aimed at helping people meet their goals and find greater fulfillment and balance in their lives.
Currently she serves as a Program Manager for a community-based mental health program that reaches out to individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorders and those with dual diagnoses. Teresa draws on an eclectic mix of evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each person. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support interpersonal effectiveness, crisis management, emotional regulation and core mindfulness skills. Motivational Interviewing and a variety of recovery approaches - including 12-step, Refuge Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery - inform her work with people addressing substance use. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused strategies are applied for mood disorders, while mindfulness practices are emphasized for stress reduction and trauma recovery.
Teresa approaches each person with respect, dignity and empathy, holding an attitude of acceptance rather than judgment. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership aimed at helping people meet their goals and find greater fulfillment and balance in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Horldt have?
Teresa Horldt has 17 years of professional experience in mental health care.
Is Teresa Horldt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH9980.
In which languages does Teresa Horldt provide therapy?
Teresa Horldt provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Horldt located?
Teresa Horldt is located in Florida.
How can I work with Teresa Horldt as my therapist?
Clients can work with Teresa Horldt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa Horldt work with international clients?
Yes, Teresa Horldt works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Horldt 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 and Online Care with Teresa Horldt
Teresa Horldt integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in work with people who need support for emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and crisis management - DBT combines skill-building around distress tolerance and mindfulness to reduce intense emotional reactions. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people explore and resolve ambivalence about change, particularly helpful for those addressing substance use and recovery goals. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, offering practical tools for stress reduction and for processing trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and at times that work for them. These options make ongoing care more accessible while preserving the ability to use the same therapeutic approaches that Teresa applies in-person.