Meet Teresa - Your Trusted Mental Health Professional in Portland, Oregon

Teresa Stroup is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of dedicated experience providing compassionate therapy and mental health services throughout Oregon. As a certified clinical supervisor and experienced counselor, Teresa brings a wealth of expertise to her practice, offering personalized support for teens, adults, and elders navigating life's challenges.

Specialized Expertise

Teresa specializes in providing evidence-based treatment for individuals and couples experiencing:

- PTSD and trauma recovery

- Relationship counseling and couples therapy

- Anger management for adults and adolescents

- Support for neurodivergent individuals

- Family therapy and parenting skills development

- Life transitions and personal growth

- Crisis intervention

With certification in multiple evidence-based programs, Teresa tailors her approach to each client's unique needs, drawing from her extensive background in both clinical practice and program development.

Therapeutic Approach & Orientation

Teresa draws from several powerful therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. This integrated approach allows her to address both immediate concerns and underlying patterns, promoting lasting transformation and healing.

As a Christian counselor, Teresa honors the role of faith in healing while maintaining cultural sensitivity to diverse beliefs and perspectives. She meets each client exactly where they are, creating a safe therapeutic space for individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences.

Professional Background

Teresa's impressive career includes serving as an Executive Director for Good Samaritan Ministries, where she managed international programs while maintaining a clinical practice. Her experience extends to hospice social work, family life skills coordination, and clinical instruction, giving her unique insight into the human experience across various contexts.

Teresa holds a Master's in Social Work from Portland State University, complemented by certifications in life coaching, batterer's intervention, and parent education. As a lifelong learner, she continuously enhances her therapeutic toolkit to provide the most effective support for her clients.