Glen Mills Counseling Center specializes in holistic treatment — that is, help for the mind, body and soul through a comprehensive menu of traditional and nontraditional services, including psychotherapy, music therapy, family, financial and nutrition counseling, stress management, and faith based counseling.

A licensed psychotherapist and cognitive behavioral consultant, Theresa opened GLEN MILLS COUNSELING  CENTER in October of 2007.

“I decided the space I did take on had to have a home atmosphere,” she said.

A native of  Delaware County Theresa  grew up in Glenolden, where she laughingly recalled being “the one who brought home stray animals and the one person others would confide in”.

Theresa describes her counseling techniques as  treating the body, mind and spirit, and that sometimes, what looks like a psychological problem may be a physical or spiritual problem,” she said. “It just made such sense. That’s when I started to envision Glen Mills Counseling Center, bringing people together to treat not just one aspect of their lives, but many aspects without using medication. Many of my clients have been on medication for so long that they come to me to gradually decrease medication and sometimes will find they no longer need medication.  “One of the biggest comments I get from clients I’m counseling is, that I am not what they envisioned,” she said. “We have fun. There’s a time for fun and a time to be serious. It’s been my goal to find the balance.” Medication is not always needed or wanted by a client.  Clients usually say to me that they feel that “I get it”.“People relax and feel at home here,” said Theresa. “What I like about this “home like” office is that I get to really know each client. “I don’t think people know what to expect when they walk in,” Theresa said. “You can be clinical without looking and acting too stuffy.”

Theresa believes that everyone desires validation and acceptance and sometimes, just being with a person during their struggles is enough.

“Sometimes, there is no change in a person circumstances” she said. “Sometimes, it’s just about not going through it alone. It’s about learning how to cope with uncomfortable circumstances and respond wisely.”

“We spend much time reacting poorly instead of responding wisely,” she said.

Theresa also works in relation with other professionals, including attorneys, a psychiatrist, ordained pastors, a dietitian, and a physical trainer.  The goal, she said, is to offer clients a variety of options and gain as much knowledge as they need from experts in other fields.

“I want to see people enjoy a better quality of life.” she said. “ I want to see more of the pieces of the puzzle come together for them.”

Asked how she avoids burnout, Theresa responded, “You have to believe that there is  someone greater than yourself (GOD). It’s not my job to ‘fix’ people. Clients ultimately make their own final decisions. I can only offer suggestions and direction. I am a therapist, I cannot change people, I can, however, point the way!”Theresa believes her work is her calling, that what she does really helps others find a better quality of life.“Jesus was motivated by love for humanity,” she said. “I think we are extensions of his presence. Most often, I see people at their worst, but when a person feels love and compassion from me they can begin to trust me and truly begin to heal.