- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Theresa
Theresa Shultz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she works with. Theresa also notes experience with anger, sleeping problems, self-esteem, parenting strain, and process addictions.
Theresa describes herself as a person in long-term recovery and draws on that lived experience when she meets people seeking change. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools rather than telling clients what to do. Sessions are aimed at identifying clear goals and small steps that move toward those goals.
Her methods include cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques. Those methods are used to address things like addictive behaviors, difficult emotions, and unhelpful thinking that fuels anxiety or phobias. Theresa may also use brief solution-focused planning when the goal is a short-term change.
In practice she moves at a pace that feels manageable for the person in front of her. Theresa emphasizes direct feedback and practical strategies for coping with daily stress, relationship friction, or the emotional aftermath of trauma. She also supports people dealing with work-related strain, first responder issues, and veteran concerns.
Theresa offers services in English and works from her North Carolina licensure as an LCSW. Before booking, prospective clients should confirm the available session formats and any details about scheduling and subscription costs.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that align with what matters. It can help when anxiety or avoidance limit everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, phobias, and mood concerns. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation and stress management.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking since the biography lists session offerings at the practice level. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Theresa during the matching and scheduling steps to confirm available online options and to set practical arrangements that suit a client's routine.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns such as sleep issues and self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on clear goals and step-by-step strategies using methods like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in behavioral health and many years working with people facing addiction and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides services tied to that licensure and location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within her licensure scope.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.