Audrey Teshima, LMFT

Audrey Teshima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, and life transitions. Audrey uses practical steps and listening to help people feel more confident and steady.

Audrey has about 10 years of clinical experience and has also worked in public schools. That classroom background shaped how she explains ideas in simple, clear ways. Her practice draws on proven counseling methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness to help people make concrete changes.

In sessions she starts by understanding what matters most to each person. Conversations move at a comfortable pace and focus on small, realistic steps people can try between meetings. She often blends problem-solving with reflective work so people can notice patterns and test new approaches.

Audrey also brings experience from community mental health, substance use settings, and school environments. That range helps her tailor support for everyday stresses, family issues, grief, and career concerns. She aims to build on each person's strengths to increase resilience.

Her approach is collaborative and values a person’s beliefs and values. Clients who want a down-to-earth therapist who offers clear guidance and practical tools often find this style helpful. Sessions are offered in English and through a variety of remote formats.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Audrey commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage stress, or improve mood. It often includes homework and practical exercises to try between sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build insight and self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Audrey collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will discuss options, try approaches, and adjust the plan over time based on what is useful for the individual.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief coaching, check-ins, or step-by-step problem solving into a busy day. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit work, school, caregiving, and other routines.