Therapist profile
Theresa Shultz, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Theresa
Theresa Shultz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She lists help for stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, and other life stresses. Theresa also notes work with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
She speaks plainly in sessions and offers direct, honest feedback. She aims to help people set clear goals and take small steps toward them. Her background includes long-term recovery from alcohol use, and she draws on that experience when supporting people working on addiction and relapse prevention.
Theresa uses short-term, focused techniques alongside longer methods. She often relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness exercises, and client-centered ways of working. Sessions can include practical strategies for mood, cravings, anger, sleep, and stress management.
She has worked in a range of roles over 16 years and with many different problems and life stages. Theresa helps people clarify what matters to them, practice new habits, and handle setbacks without harsh self-judgment. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to building coping skills.
If you are looking for a clinician who draws on recovery experience and uses concrete behavioral tools, Theresa may be a fit. To begin, people are asked to follow the site's booking steps and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take specific actions toward those values. In practice this can mean noticing difficult thoughts without letting them dictate actions and trying small behavior changes tied to personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and testing new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing cravings. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build motivation for specific steps such as reducing substance use or improving health habits.Theresa approaches selection of techniques as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and how quickly to move from one focus to another.
Session formats listed in the original biography include messaging, live chat, phone, and video, so confirm which of these are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or homework between meetings, and practice new skills in real life with follow-up during the next session.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep problems and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Theresa works in a direct, plainspoken way and helps people identify clear goals. She combines practical skills practice with reflection and short-term problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in a variety of roles and settings with many different concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina (NC LCSW).
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used for therapy?
The original biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure these remain offered.
How does billing work and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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