Therapist profile
Tesia Wells, LMFT
LMFT in New York - Relationships and Parenting
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- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative and psychodynamic
About Tesia
Tesia Wells is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon or long lectures.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that put the person's experience first. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and develop different ways of thinking and behaving. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas inform how past stories and family history shape current problems.
In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps people set small, reachable goals. That can mean practicing a new way of speaking with a partner, developing routines to sleep better, or trying brief exercises to manage panic and worry. She also addresses body image, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, money stress, and cultural or veteran-related challenges.
Tesia has worked in outpatient settings and uses assessment and intervention to guide treatment. Her goal is to help people build skills they can use between sessions. She supports adults who are sorting through life changes, intimacy questions, and the practical pressures of parenting.
People meet her for focused, direct conversations about what is getting in the way right now. She asks about strengths and obstacles, then outlines next steps such as coping strategies, communication practices, or behavioral experiments to try before the next meeting.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In practice that means the therapist follows the person’s lead, checks understanding, and helps name what feels important. This approach is useful when someone needs a clear space to sort through relationship and parenting worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework, such as tracking moods or trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Narrative therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their families and try alternative ways of describing those experiences.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those goals. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and new issues come up.
Confirm the specific session formats before you book, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. If you need short sessions for a quick strategy or a longer appointment to unpack a major stress, discuss those options during the intake so sessions fit your schedule and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What relationship and family concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship strain, family problems, parenting pressures, fatherhood issues, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral, narrative, and psychodynamic approaches to help people change patterns and tell a different story about their situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in outpatient settings with adults facing grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I am outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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