I provide Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, individuals and families. I was trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences in Houston and under the supervision of Diane Martinez MD in San Antonio. I'm also an Approved Supervisor and Clinical Member in AAMFT. My primary employment is with Vail Valley Medical Center where I do mental health evaluations and substance abuse interventions. I completed my 13th season as a ski instructor at Vail in April 2011.

With over 18 years experience as a therapist working to help individuals of all ages to overcome obstacles and deal with grief, loss, adversity, mental illness and trauma, Theresa is an expert at helping people to integrate the experiences that they encounter and reach a new level in their lives.

Theresa works with children, adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy, utilizing Play Based Therapy, Talk Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting. Her areas of specialty include, Adoption Issues, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Parenting Issues and Grief and Loss.

Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, specifically Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders, for children, teens, and adults. I also work with trauma/abuse victims and their families, as well as, relationship issues.

No child comes with an Owners Manuel. I am a child and family counselor working with children ages 3-10 with trauma related behaviors. Please visit my website terijacobsoncounseling.com for a detailed description of my practice philosophy, location and parenting tips.