Teresa Barnes, PhD, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado and Illinois. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL), a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University (Aurora, IL), and a PhD degree from The Institute of Clinical Social Work (Chicago, IL). In addition to my educational background, I have 30 years of professional experience, practicing in the following settings: schools, agencies, hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with individuals who struggled with personal and relational issues associated with undiagnosed trauma. I have also worked with women suffering from grief/traumatic reactions following pregnancy loss.

My current modality is integrating psychotherapy with experiential, nutritional, and body centered interventions. This means treatment that seeks to go beyond talk therapy by incorporating techniques that tap into regulating bodily responses to stress and trauma. Thus, my extensive research in nutrition and somatic therapies has afforded me the opportunity to collaborate and co-treat with nutritionists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and other wellness professionals to foster holistic options for treatment. Because spirituality is also part of a holistic approach, I can also support those who desire faith-based counseling to address spiritual issues associated with trauma and depression.

As a mother and a healer myself, I understand the intricate challenges we face when nurturing others while also seeking to heal. It's a journey filled with unique hurdles that only those of us in these dual roles truly comprehend. My passion lies in walking alongside fellow therapists and healers, particularly those of us who are mothers, guiding and supporting them as they seek the healing and balance they need for themselves. It's a path of mutual understanding and shared experiences, where we can offer each other the compassion and empathy we extend to those we care for.