Teresa Kirchner, LICSW, WA | Psychotherapist

About Teresa Kirchner

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Teresa Kirchner

Teresa Kirchner is a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health, offering compassionate and evidence-based mental health services to individuals, couples, and groups across Washington. She helps clients build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and manage difficult life transitions by tailoring care to each persons unique strengths, values, and experiences. Teresa supports teens, adults, and older adults through a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges, using a collaborative and deeply respectful therapeutic approach. Teresa is especially passionate about working with individuals navigating psychosis, schizophrenia, or trauma-related experiences. She brings specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support clients in understanding and managing their internal world, while also offering trauma-informed strategies to promote lasting healing. Teresa also volunteers with the Hearing Voices Network, which aligns with her commitment to destigmatizing unusual experiences and providing non-pathologizing care. In addition to her focus on psychosis and trauma, Teresa works with clients experiencing bipolar disorder, later-life and midlife transitions, and complex grief. Her inclusive practice also supports individuals exploring gender identity and those within the LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse communities, including those on the autism spectrum or living with developmental disabilities. Teresa integrates a range of therapeutic modalities”including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and gender-affirming readiness evaluations”while drawing on a foundation of interpersonal neurobiology to help clients create meaningful, system-level change. Outside of her clinical work, Teresa enjoys hiking in the Pacific Northwest, spending time with her family, gardening, and reading about the intersection of spirit and science. She also devotes time to community engagement and peer education through volunteer work.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Office location

Teresa Kirchner, LICSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Washington

2103 NE 129th St, Vancouver, WA 98686

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Washington

Education and training

Eastern Washington University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1922166255

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Teresa Kirchner?

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Is Teresa Kirchner accepting new patients?

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What practice does Teresa Kirchner work with?

Teresa Kirchner works with LifeStance Health - Washington.

Where is Teresa Kirchner's office located?

Teresa Kirchner has 2 office locations in Vancouver, view full addresses on Teresa Kirchner's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Teresa Kirchner?

Teresa Kirchner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Teresa Kirchner on their profile.