Teresa Velazquez Navarro, LCSW

Approaches that connect body, feelings, and daily coping

Somatic work invites attention to body sensations and how they relate to emotions and stress. It often involves simple practices such as tracking breath, noticing tension, and learning grounding moves to help reduce overwhelm. This approach can be useful for people who feel stuck in physical reactions to stress or trauma.

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways and supports trying new interaction patterns that feel safer and more satisfying.

Client-centered therapy centers sessions on each person's priorities and pace. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting what matters most and helping set small, doable goals to build confidence and clarity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Teresa works collaboratively to identify what fits a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. She will adjust methods over time and check in about what is helping and what needs to change.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet from home or another personal spot by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions. Many people appreciate the convenience and the ability to use different formats depending on the moment and the issue at hand.