Theresa M. Couture, LCMFT Theresa is a Licensed Clinical Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. In her private practice she works with individuals, families, and couples. Theresa is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Her work is effective in treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, and attention/executive function deficits. Theresa is formally trained in Couples Therapy and Family Systems. Theresa’s expertise also includes behavioral problems at home and school environment. She has extensive training in parenting and teaching strategies to manage behavior in the classroom and motivate students for success. Theresa is effective at helping families going through life changes including divorce. Co-parenting, Parent/Child relations, and collaborating with other family court clinicians and services for the family. Due to the nature of this work, she has limited cases she is able to accept. Theresa is trained in Gottman Connect Relationship Check Up and frequently uses Gottman materials and assessments in her practice. <a href="https://gottmanconnect.com"><img src="https://gottmanconnect.com/public/img/gottman_checkup_badge.png" height="202" width="320" alt="Gottman Approved Member" /></a> Theresa completed her undergraduate work at the University of Kansas and obtained her Master of Science degree in Counseling from California State University, Northridge. For 30 years, she has maintained a private practice in California, Southern New England, and Kansas City area. Theresa enjoys running, hiking and biking on the trails, spending time with family and friends. She is the mother of two adult sons.