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Theresa Ridley

LCSW-C · Maryland · Online sessions

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About Theresa Ridley

I am licensed in Maryland with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with , depression, stress and anxiety,, family and children , coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Theresa Ridley is serving from:

Maryland

Years in practice

25 years

NPI number

  • 1447474366

License Details

MD LCSW-C 12650

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