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Tesia Heard, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tesia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Tesia. View 5 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia

Recent reviews

Tesia was great to work with she understands and able to help others get to the source of the problem, but encourages you to take your time. I felt comfortable and was able to have a good dialogue back and forth. I appreciate her expertise and would recommend in the future.

Reviewed June 2023

Tesia has been an amazing Therapist. She really takes the time to really help me take the steps I need to heal. She very attentive and caring. I love her spirit. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Tesia

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Virginia with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression ADHD Commitment Issues Communication problems Emptiness Guilt and shame Self-love Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Tesia Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730802299.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904014275 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Tesia Heard

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Comfortable Great Listens Amazing Attentive Caring Incredible Understand Understands

Tesia was great to work with she understands and able to help others get to the source of the problem, but encourages you to take your time. I felt comfortable and was able to have a good dialogue back and forth. I appreciate her expertise and would recommend in the future.

Reviewed June 2023

Tesia has been an amazing Therapist. She really takes the time to really help me take the steps I need to heal. She very attentive and caring. I love her spirit. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Tesia is the therapist I’ve been looking for! She is a great listener and very clear about her style upfront to make sure you’re compatible. She listens and asks me incredible questions to help me make some connections/realizations. Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2022

My therapist makes me feel comfortable and I feel like she listens and understand and respects what I say and really tries to help me the way I need.

Reviewed November 2022

I absolutely love Tesia , she is so very real and deliberate with her communication.

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tesia Heard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tesia Heard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tesia Heard speak?

Tesia Heard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tesia Heard have?

Tesia Heard has 5 years of experience.

Where is Tesia Heard licensed to practice?

Tesia Heard is licensed to practice in Virginia.

Does Tesia Heard accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Tesia Heard does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tesia Heard offer?

Tesia Heard offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tesia Heard?

Tesia Heard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tesia Heard?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.