About Theresa Hoey, LCSW
Theresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#110518) dedicated to helping people navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding.
Throughout her career she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting her clients using an empathic and insightful approach.
Theresa treats adults and adolescents facing a wide variety of mental health challenges including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and relationship issues.
She most recently worked at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital as an Inpatient Clinical Social Worker alongside interdisciplinary teams of doctors and nurses to provide comprehensive care. Understanding that hospitalization can be a very difficult and intense experience, she was able to connect deeply with patients while also acting as an advocate for them and their families.
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
— Rumi
Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness and somatic techniques, Theresa tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. She has extensive experience working with trauma survivors utilizing trauma-informed approaches and has completed trainings in ACT and CBT (including TF-CBT). She also specializes in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and receives ongoing training from Clinical Supervisor Sara Vicendese LMFT (#85361). She utilizes an integrative approach featuring a heavy emphasis on exposure therapy with response prevention (ERP).
In addition to her clinical work, Theresa is passionate about mental health advocacy and education. She regularly participates in community outreach programs and workshops aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues, increasing access and reducing stigma. She has volunteered at the nonprofit The Trevor Project and remains dedicated to suicide prevention work.
Theresa holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington.
She enjoys hiking, camping and spending time at her cabin in the north cascades. She also loves comedy and live music.
To book an appointment call (310) 909-7253 or send a confidential email to Theresa at info@svatherapy.com.