Talisha Telsee, MS, LPC, LMHC

Talisha Telsee, MS, LPC, LMHC offers practical, thought-focused counseling for everyday habits and the patterns that keep people stuck. She draws on 17 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. Talisha uses clear, down-to-earth language so parents and individuals can understand each step of the work.

Her approach centers on thoughts and everyday habits, but she also addresses family conflict, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, building small behavior changes, and practicing skills that fit busy lives. Talisha guides people through concrete strategies rather than abstract concepts.

She combines several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean using techniques to notice and accept difficult thoughts, learning new communication patterns, or practicing emotion regulation skills. The therapist helps clients set clear, achievable goals and checks progress along the way.

Talisha has experience across many presenting concerns, including attachment and relationship problems, body image, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She aims to make therapy feel manageable, not overwhelming, and to teach tools clients can use between sessions.

People who choose Talisha can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where everyday habits and thinking get attention. The work moves at a practical pace, with simple steps to help life feel more manageable.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and learn to act in line with what matters to them. It focuses on building habits that support values rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotional experience in relationships, helping people identify and change interaction patterns that create distance or conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into daily life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during busy days, or removing the need to arrange childcare for an in-person visit. Many people find that doing structured CBT or ACT exercises by video or phone helps them practice skills between sessions and apply changes to everyday habits.