Teresa Lauer, MA, LMHC
Licensed Psychotherapist

#LH60167053 (Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor License)
#1477866192 (National Provider Identifier)

I'm pleased to provide exemplary therapy, case consultation, and training services, with an advanced specialty in the area of sexual assault and sexual abuse.

My therapy approach utilizes several different methodologies to fit my clients needs, including: Brief, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is goal and solutions oriented in nature, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Applied Behavioral Therapy.

I also have expertise in Family Systems Therapy with an emphasis on intimate couple relationships.

Education

1996  University of San Francisco, Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology
1993  Thomas Edison State College, Bachelors Degree in Psychology & English

Published Work
Books, DVDs, CDs

2010  The Truth About Rape (Book: Korean Edition)
2009  Healing After The Loss of Your Pet (DVD)
2009  Hiring Toolbar (Over Two Million Free, Direct, Job Resources)
2009  Rape Recovery Toolbar of Videos, Books and Over 500 Resources
2008  Rape Recovery Video Program: A 6-Step Program (DVD & CDs)
2007  Truth About Rape On-line Videos
2006  Bonding: A Journal To Bring You Closer to Your Mom (Book)
2005  Sex Offenders: Revealed (eBook)
2004  Therapy Resource Directory for Mental Health Professionals (eBook)
2004  Business Practice Directory for Mental Health Professionals (eBook)
2002  The Truth About Rape (Book: English Edition)
1998  Hours of Torture, Years of Silence (Book)

Articles

2006  Rape Trauma Syndrome in Intimate Relationships (Article: AAMFT Family Therapy Magazine)
2003  "Pelvic Pain and Treatment Modalities for Same"
2002  "How to Make Your Therapy a Success" (3 Part Series)

Media
Appearances

Numerous nationwide radio appearances featuring rape trauma, couples communication techniques, sexuality, and intimacy.  Please contact me directly, via email, to schedule a media or public speaking appearance.

Specialized
Clinical Training

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Meditation Based Stress Relaxation
  • Sexuality & Intimacy Specializations
  • Victimology
  • Interviewing and Assessing Sexual Offenders
  • Treatment of Sexual Offenders
  • Paraphilias and Sex Offender Typologies
  • Reproductive Health Counseling
  • AIDS Client Service Training
  • Behavioral Finance & Intimate Relationships

Fees & Services
My services are offered
at $100 per hour for office
visits and sessions via Skype payable at the
time of service.

Email consultation is
offered at $30 per email, $60 for two, and $90 for four; you'll receive one at no charge.

I am a network provider
for selected EAPs and Insurance groups.  Please contact me for a current
list of the groups to which I belong.

Please contact me with any questions.  I look forward to hearing from you and helping you begin taking positive steps in your social and intimate relationships!