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Telecia Rittiman, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Telecia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Telecia. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

She is awesome and very respectful. She also has dogs and I feel very comfortable with her.

Jan 2024

I have really been enjoying my therapy. Telecia is one of the first therapists I’ve had that is understanding to what my needs are in therapy and provides solid suggestions to work through my issues.

Nov 2023

More about Telecia

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello, My name is Telecia Rittiman. I have been married for 28 years. My family includes two children and 5 dogs that we rescued. Helping people is a calling for me. I have often said I feel lucky to be paid for something so important to me. Central to all of my sessions is respect, acceptance, and openness. I believe that therapy is a partnership. We will work together to reach your goals. Your ideas and contributions are central to achieving our success. I have experience in many evidence based therapeutic modalities. I believe one of the most effective to be a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

I earned my Bachelor'a Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where I was published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology for research in AIDS. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work in 1997 from the University of Houston. Some of the training I have received has been in Grief and Bereavement Therapy, Stress Management, Anger Management, Mediation, Couples Counseling, Addictions, Setting Goals, End of Life Therapy and working with Adjustment Issues. Some of my work experience includes 12 years in a psychiatric hospital both as a therapist and administrator, State director of Treatment and Recovery for a national non-profit, Employee Assistance Professional for the forth largest city in the US as well as private practice for 20 years.

We all want to be our best self. I would be pleased to help you reach that goal.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and Geriatric Issues Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Drug and Alcohol Addiction Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Fertility Issues First Responder Issues Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and End of Life Counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Postpartum Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Visually Impaired Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Telecia Rittiman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194964486.

  • LCSW · Texas · 31445 · Expires October 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Telecia Rittiman

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Wonderful Listens Professional Caring Comfortable Grateful Helpful Recommend

She is awesome and very respectful. She also has dogs and I feel very comfortable with her.

Jan 2024

I have really been enjoying my therapy. Telecia is one of the first therapists I’ve had that is understanding to what my needs are in therapy and provides solid suggestions to work through my issues.

Nov 2023

Telecia is an great listener!

Aug 2023

Telecia has been such a help to me and I am in a much better place because of her and betterhelp.

May 2023

She is wonderful!!

Mar 2023

Telecia is one of the best theropist I have never had! She is compassinate and gives me a lot of good techiques to work with.

Mar 2023

Honest and supportive. Telecia really tries to get to know the patient and keeps up with their progress over time to see how they are changing or improving based on initial goals set. It helps for the patient to see that even if they don’t realize it, they are improving from an outside perspective and it feels great.

Nov 2022

Telecia is helpful and caring. She will listen and help foster an environment of growth and trust.

Nov 2022

Telecia is very empathetic and has great practical advise. She listens carefully and offers direction for the problems or issues you want to address. Her approach is very simple and practical. She'll give you a simple exercise to use and practice.

Oct 2022

Telecia has been awesome! She has helped me through all of the tough times I've been through over the last several months and I really appreciate the care she takes and the compassion she shows for me and my issues.

Oct 2022

I feel very comfortable with Telecia. She is a great listener. I am new to therapy and I have asked for some direction to help me work through myself and she is wonderful. Grateful to have her thru betterhelp.com. I like the modalities she uses and the tools offered.

Sep 2022

Telecia listens and gives feedback- which I really need.

J.A.·Aug 2022

I accidentally pressed 9 instead of 10 on her review - Telecia is awesome! Looking forward to continue working with her now that my schedule has opened back up.

D.E.·Aug 2022

I highly recommend Telecia, she has given me different coping skills to help with anxiety.

M.A.·Jul 2022

I think our time together has been productive, and I already learned about something that I had never heard of despite years of therapy but frequently experience. Im excited to work with her.

J.A.·Jul 2022

Telecia is an experienced, professional therapist. She is an excellent listener and always offers a helpful point of view and good advice. I feel very fortunate to have worked with her.

K..·Jun 2022

Telecia is very professional and very caring! She has been amazing and given me good advice just in the 3 weeks I've known her.

C.A.·May 2022

Unfortunately, I only had one session but I completely felt heard and am inspired to come back once I get my things in order. I would recommend her to my friends and family without a doubt.

S.O.·Apr 2022

I’ve had only three sessions so far with Telicia and after each session I am filled with not just Hope but practical tools to help with every day living. So grateful that BetterHelp matched us up together. I also really like being able to have my sessions without leaving my home. There is also a built-in flexibility with how to meet and I appreciate that as well. No regrets here for signing up with BetterHelp.

K.I.·Mar 2022

Telecia Rittiman is amazing and wonderful. She has started helping me to address problem that I have been putting on the back burn for quite some time.

A.L.·Mar 2022

I have been working with Telecia for a little over a year. I feel that with her help I have progressed and the times that I have felt I have been taking a step back she’s been there for me.

M.A.·Feb 2022

She was an amazing person to me, god bless

J.A.·Feb 2022

telecia is an exceptional therapist. She is the first therapist I have ever had, and I feel very lucky to have been paired up with her. She is a tremendous listener and provides great strategies on how to deal with every day issues.

A.L.·Feb 2022

I have been working with Telecia for sometime now and I feel that I have progressed. There have been times where I get distracted and do not respond and she will check in on me. I appreciate that. I feel that she really cares about me as a patient/client. I’m not sure what I am but she is wonderful.

M.A.·Jul 2021

Telecia is amazing and a good resource for my needs.

A.B.·Mar 2021

She is awesome. I really feel that she listens to me. Guides me. I am really happy to have her as my counselor.

M.A.·Oct 2020

I greatly appreciate Telecia's pragmatic approach.

B.O.·Sep 2020

It is a great experience to have on this website. I'm glad I'm in good hands and expertise.

T.A.·May 2020

I trust my counsellor.

T.A.·Feb 2020

Telecia has a very good knowledge and expertise in her role as a counsellor. She listen carefully to understand the problems and comes up with the professional options to mitigate the problems.

A.B.·Feb 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Telecia Rittiman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Telecia Rittiman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Telecia Rittiman speak?

Telecia Rittiman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Telecia Rittiman have?

Telecia Rittiman has 20 years of experience.

Where is Telecia Rittiman licensed to practice?

Telecia Rittiman is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Telecia Rittiman accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Telecia Rittiman does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Telecia Rittiman offer?

Telecia Rittiman offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Telecia Rittiman?

Telecia Rittiman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Telecia Rittiman?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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