Dr. Teresa Coker is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and licensed master social worker (LMSW) with over 14 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. While she specializes in marriage and family therapy, Teresa works with clients facing a wide range of mental health concerns. 

Her clinical approach integrates several evidence-based modalities, including attachment-based therapy, Bowen family systems theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and The Gottman Method, tailoring treatment to the unique needs of each client. 

Teresa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology, a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Couple and Family Therapy—all at Michigan State University. 

Since founding her own therapy practice in 2016, Teresa has remained dedicated to creating a practice where both clients and clinicians thrive. In addition to her clinical work, she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Saginaw Valley State University. 

Teresa is especially passionate about working with couples and individuals who feel stuck but are motivated to heal and grow. She believes that lasting change often begins with understanding the impact of our past and how it shapes the present. 

Outside of her professional life, Teresa is happily married to Drew Coker and enjoys spending time with their two children. She finds joy in hiking, beach days, and thrifting.