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Theresa Bradbury

Theresa Bradbury, PA Psychologist PS 006223 L

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 26+ years of experience

Compassionate psychologist helping people regain balance

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  • Practical approaches
  • School system expertise
  • Focus on regulation

About Theresa

Theresa Bradbury is a Pennsylvania psychologist who uses practical, problem-focused methods to help people regain stability. She draws on many years of experience to help clients make sense of intense feelings and manage everyday challenges. Theresa speaks plainly and aims to make therapy understandable and doable for busy families.

She spent more than a decade on child and adolescent units in a psychiatric hospital. She also worked as a school psychologist in Pittsburgh and later on the west coast. That work involved assessing learning and behavior, developing IEPs and 504 plans, and coordinating care between schools and families.

Theresa has provided mental health services for 26 years and has extensive experience assessing attention differences, autism, mood concerns, eating disorders, and other complex presentations. In private practice she has focused on PTSD, anger management, depression, and ADHD in both children and adults. Her background bridges medical, educational, and private-practice settings.

In sessions she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods are used to address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.

If a parent or individual wants to start, Theresa asks people to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Fees vary by location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How Theresa’s Therapies Work Online

Theresa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy along with Client-Centered methods to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, communication, and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and listening so the person feels heard and understood during sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Theresa will talk with each person about goals, daily demands, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which combination of methods to use and adjust the plan as needs change.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to attend regular check-ins during work breaks or school schedules, and it allows for shorter or more frequent contacts when that suits progress. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and technology needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theresa commonly address?

She works with trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Theresa blends practical, skills-based work with a client-centered approach. She uses tools from ACT, CBT, and DBT along with attachment-focused ideas to help people manage feelings and make changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of experience across hospital, school, and private-practice settings, including long work on child and adolescent psychiatric units and as a school psychologist.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Pennsylvania Psychologist with the credential listed as PA Psychologist PS 006223 L and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to therapist availability.

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