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Theresa is a Licensed Clinical Marriage, Family, & Child Therapist. In her private practice she
works with individuals, families, couples and children. Theresa is trained in family systems,
behavioral, and cognitive behavioral approaches. Her work is effective in treating depression,
anxiety disorders, and attention deficits, as well as stress related issues. Couples therapy is
an area in which Theresa is formally trained. She assists couples in developing effective
communication skills and meeting their therapeutic goals.
Theresa's expertise also includes behavioral problems at home or in the school environment. She
has extensive training in parenting and teacher strategies to manage behavior in the classroom
and motivate students for success. She also works with students teaching skills to manage
overwhelming emotions, social skills training, anger management, and self assessment/self
discipline strategies.
Theresa completed her undergraduate work at the University of Kansas, and obtained her Master
of Science degree in Counseling from California State University, Northridge. Her clinical
experience includes working in private therapeutic schools and consulting with public schools
to develop behavioral plans for student success. She has taught classes at Ventura County
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for offenders, as well as classes for
survivors of domestic violence. In addition, she has consulted for the State of Rhode Island,
completing Functional Assessments and Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapeutic Plans for children
and adults receiving services in the South Eastern New England area. For 12 years she maintained
a private practice in California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Theresa returned to the Kansas City area two years ago and joined Responsive Centers for Psychology
and Learning. She is the mother of two young children.
Theresa is a member of American Association of Marriage Family Therapists, and Kansas Association of
Marriage & Family Therapists.
couture@responsivecenters.com
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