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- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness and MI
- Recovery informed approach
About Theresa
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 16 years of experience, Theresa Shultz focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns. She is a person in long-term recovery and a parent and grandparent, and she brings that lived experience alongside her clinical work. Theresa emphasizes direct, practical support and uses a mix of therapy methods to help people move forward.
Theresa works in straightforward, results-oriented ways. She listens and then offers tools and steps to reach stated goals. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on measurable changes, such as coping skills for anxiety, strategies to manage cravings, or routines to improve sleep.
Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered work. Theresa uses short-term solution-focused methods when appropriate, and she adapts techniques to the person's current needs. She aims to break problems into small, manageable steps and build skills one at a time.
Theresa draws on personal recovery experience when supporting people with addictions and related concerns. She also has experience addressing anger, relationship friction, parenting stress, career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and mood concerns including bipolar and depression. Her practice includes attention to process addictions, social anxiety, phobias, and first responder or veteran-related issues.
People who want clear feedback and practical strategies will recognize her style. She helps clients set goals, identify obstacles, and track progress. To begin, readers should confirm session formats before booking and follow the site steps to request a first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches used with remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to steps that matter to them, useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and builds practical skills. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and many forms of stress-related difficulty.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is commonly used when addressing addictions or ambivalence about behavior change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, current needs, and personal preferences and then choose methods that fit. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and new needs appear.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the original biography did not list explicit session types for this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between errands. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can shorten a check-in when needed, while video can support more in-depth conversations when preferred.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
Theresa helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related issues such as anger, sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens, offers tools, and works at the client's pace to set and reach goals.
How much experience does she have?
Theresa has 16 years of experience as a clinician and brings lived recovery experience to her work with addictions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.