Theresa Spear
LMHCA
Therapist
About Theresa Spear
Theresa Spear, LMHC-A, is an empathetic and dedicated pre-licensed mental health counselor committed to continual growth in the mental health field.
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Theresa has over five years of experience working in diverse settings, including community-based counseling centers, in-home family support, school environments, and therapeutic office practices.
Theresa specializes in supporting children and teens (ages 10–18) with a wide range of needs, while also welcoming clients ages 10 and older from all backgrounds and diagnoses. She incorporates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and person-centered therapy. She is also exploring the integration of animal-assisted therapy into her practice.
Known for her genuine and honest approach, Theresa works collaboratively with her clients to help them develop the tools and strategies they need for lasting mental wellness. If you’re looking for a therapist with a fresh perspective and a heartfelt commitment to your growth, Theresa is ready to take that step alongside you.
Theresa can be found at the following location:
Specialties:
Insurance Accepted:
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: HMO
- Aetna
- Aetna: Medicare
- Aetna: PPO/POS
- All Points: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- All Savers
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
- Behavioral Health Systems/Telus Health
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Cigna/Evernorth: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Harvard Pilgrim: Medicare
- MassHealth (All Types)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev
- PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev: Medicare
- Optum
- Optum: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Oxford
- Sana Benefits
- Self Pay
- TRICARE East Region: Humana Military (Need Referral from PCP)
- Tufts
- Tufts: Medicaid
- Tufts: Medicare
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicaid
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicare
- UMR
- Provider Network of America
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island: Medicaid
Therapy Types:
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy