Teresa Vazquez, LMSW-Associate
Supervised by: Kasey Salyer, LCSW-S
Populations Served: teens, adults, families
Specialties: anxiety, stress, depression, sports performance, trauma and PTSD, family counseling
Education:
Master of Social Work (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Additional Certifications: Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Accreditation in Level 2, Level 4, and Level 4 Teens
Languages: English and Spanish
Location: Texas (telehealth only)
Insurance: not accepted
Self-pay cost: $120 per session
Getting to know Teresa
Teresa Vazquez is a bilingual clinician with over 15 years of experience serving the children, youth, individuals and families within the community in her hometown in Southern California and in North Texas. Throughout her career, she has supported teens and young adults to find their source of anger, empowered members of the BIPOC community in overcoming barriers, facilitated support groups and helped clients identify sources of trauma. Teresa received her Master of Social Work in May 2021 from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.
Teresa knows first-hand what it is to be resilient and overcome adversity. Having grown up in an impoverished community plagued by drugs and gangs, all while being raised by a single-mother, she knew the odds were stacked against her. Her determination to ensure her children had a better future and greater opportunities than she did led her to become a first generation college graduate.
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Style & Approach
Teresa provides a welcoming environment by being honest, supportive and non-judgmental, all while intertwining her sense of humor. She thrives on empowering her clients in setting, reaching and surpassing goals that are realistic and attainable. Teresa believes that everyone has the inherent strength to overcome any obstacles in their life…they just sometimes need a little guidance getting there.
In addition to serving clients out of the Frisco office, Teresa is also a school social worker. Being a mom of athletes, you will often find Teresa at a local field or court, crafting with her Cricut or watching sports. She loves to dance and always makes sure the people around her are always all smiling.
Bio en Español
Basada en la oficina de Frisco, Teresa Vázquez es una terapeuta bilingüe con más de 15 años de experiencia sirviendo a niños, jóvenes, individuos y familias dentro de la comunidad en su ciudad natal en el sur de California y el norte de Texas. Durante su carrera profesional, ha ayudado a adolescentes y adultos jóvenes a encontrar su fuente de ira, ha empoderado a miembros de la comunidad BIPOC para superar barreras, facilitado grupos de apoyo y ha ayudado a clientes en identificar áreas de trauma. Teresa recibió su Maestría en Trabajo Social en mayo de 2021 de la Universidad Our Lady of the Lake en San Antonio, Texas.
Teresa sabe lo que es ser resiliente y superar las adversidades. Habiendo crecido en una comunidad empobrecida plagada de drogas y pandillas, mientras era criada por una madre soltera, sabía que las probabilidades en salir adelante, estaban en su contra. Su determinación de asegurar que sus hijos tuvieran un mejor futuro y oportunidades, aseguró que fuera la primera en su familia que se graduó de la universidad.
Teresa brinda un ambiente positivo siendo honesta, solidaria y sin prejuicios, todo mientras entrelaza su sentido del humor. Ella prospera al capacitar a sus clientes para establecer, alcanzar y superar metas que son realistas y alcanzables. Teresa cree que todos tienen la fuerza inherente para superar cualquier obstáculo en su vida... a veces solo necesitan un poco de orientación y apoyo para llegar allí.
Además de atender a los clientes desde la oficina de Frisco, Teresa también es Trabajadora Social Escolar. Como mamá de atletas, encontrarán a Teresa en un campo o cancha local, haciendo manualidades con su Cricut, o viendo deportes. Le encanta bailar y siempre se asegura de que las personas a su alrededor siempre están sonriendo.