About the Speaker
Theresa Libios, PhD, LPC
Dr. Theresa Libios is a Counselor Educator at Texas A&M University–Central Texas, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and the owner of Blaine Counseling and Consulting. She brings experience in community mental health, counselor education, and culturally responsive clinical practice.
Dr. Libios is dedicated to expanding access to quality mental health services, supporting underserved communities, and preparing the next generation of counselors for ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practice. As a counselor educator, she teaches graduate-level counseling courses, supervises counselors-in-training, and mentors emerging professionals as they develop their clinical skills and professional identity.
Beyond the classroom and therapy office, Dr. Libios develops community-based outreach initiatives that promote mental wellness, reduce stigma, and increase access to behavioral health resources. Her professional interests include multicultural counseling, play therapy, grief and loss, counselor development, leadership, community engagement, and advocacy within the counseling profession.
Speaker Sessions
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Navigating the Holidays After Loss: Practical Strategies for Supporting Clients Through Grief and Change
The holiday season can intensify grief, reminding clients of loved ones, traditions, relationships, and life circumstances that have changed. While often associated with celebration, the holidays may also bring heightened feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, guilt, and stress for individuals experiencing loss.
Learning Objectives:
1. This presentation equips counselors with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients prepare for and navigate holiday-related grief.
2. Participants will explore common grief responses, identify factors that may increase distress during the holiday season, and learn counseling interventions that promote resilience, meaning-making, and healthy adaptation.
3. Attendees will leave with practical tools that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
