Theresa Ro (She/Her) is co-owner of ArtWell Therapy Center. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, learning disabilities, depression, and autism. Theresa earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University and is fluent in the English and Korean languages.
Theresa comes into the field of counseling with years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral, and autism spectrum disorders. Formerly, Theresa worked as a special education teacher in a therapeutic day school in the northwest suburbs and in the Chicago Public School system. She’s
proficient in navigating through the special education system and will help guide parents through 504 plans and IEPs.
Theresa uses a wide range of evidence-based treatments, such as, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client centered, and psychodynamic therapies to clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship challenges. She works to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment, allowing her clients to feel comfortable to share their personal stories, as well as to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with her. Theresa’s objectives as a therapist are to provide support to the client during their personal journey of growth, self-awareness, self- confidence, and self-discovery.
Theresa does not believe in the “one size fits all”, but instead, to find a treatment plan that works for each individual client’s needs with diverse cultural backgrounds. Her approach aims to bring interest, flexibility, and openness, and to help clients better understand and respond to their emotions. When working with children and adolescents, Theresa has used various methods including Play Therapy and Drama Therapy, to help them connect with their sense of empathy and compassion towards themselves and others.
To schedule a session with Theresa please contact theresa.ro@artwelltherapycenter.com