Teresa Sweeney, Ph.D.

I offer both short and long-term individual psychotherapy for a variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, eating disorders and trauma issues (physical or sexual abuse).  My therapy approach draws on psychoanalytic, interpersonal and family systems theories.  As indicated, I might suggest more cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping with specific symptoms. I may also recommend that patients engage in specific mindfulness-based activities that have been shown to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.

Prior Experience

Pre-doctoral clerkships:  Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit and Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, VA Hospital, St. Cloud, MN (1977-1980).

 Pre-doctoral Internship in Adult and Child Psychiatry:  USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (1980-81).

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Child and Family Therapy:  San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Center, Northridge, CA (1981-82).

Staff Psychologist:  Orange County Children's Services, Santa Ana, CA (1982-85).

Staff Psychologist:  Hall Health Center, Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, University of WA, Seattle, WA (1985-88).

I have been in private practice since 1988, and have been on the clinical faculty for the University of Washington's graduate program in clinical psychology since 1987. 

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association

Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Studies