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Theresa Cloyd

Theresa Cloyd, LPC

Therapist in Arizona

Compassionate, practical therapy for stronger self-worth

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6 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Mindfulness tools

About Theresa

Theresa Cloyd, LPC, focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She offers a steady, compassionate presence while clients talk through what feels overwhelming. Her approach aims to help people find small, practical steps that lead to clearer thinking and steadier moods.

Theresa works with concerns such as social anxiety, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She draws on Client-Centered methods to make sessions feel respectful and collaborative. Sessions also use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build more effective habits.

Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when learning emotional regulation and stress management skills matters most. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to try new behaviors and stick with change. Theresa adapts these methods to each person rather than using one fixed plan.

With six years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor in Arizona, she helps clients set realistic goals and practice skills between sessions. The work is practical and grounded in everyday life, with an emphasis on coping strategies that fit a person’s routine.

Theresa aims to support people who want clearer thinking, better self-regard, and more confidence managing life’s changes. She emphasizes steady progress and a collaborative working relationship so clients can build on their strengths over time.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead so they feel heard and respected. This approach helps with self-esteem and making decisions by focusing on the person’s own goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance. It includes practical exercises for calming down and handling difficult situations without making things worse.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That plan can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. Talk with the therapist about timing, session length, and what will work best for your routine so you can build consistent habits over time.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Mood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theresa address?

Theresa focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also works with mood disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with practical skill-building from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are used to support emotional regulation and motivation.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of clinical experience providing therapeutic care and support for people facing anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and low self-esteem.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Arizona.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with Theresa?

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