Theresa Shultz, LCSW

Theresa Shultz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. She brings 16 years of experience and a lived recovery perspective to conversations about addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Theresa aims to listen without judgment and help people set clear, realistic goals for change.

She describes a warm, direct style and works alongside clients as a teammate. Sessions focus on practical steps and tools rather than vague theory. Theresa uses plain language and straightforward guidance to help people move through difficult moments.

Theresa often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also uses mindfulness practices to reduce stress and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify personal values and next steps. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help strengthening resolve for change.

Her background includes long work with people facing addiction, trauma, mood concerns, sleep problems, and life transitions. She notes personal experience in recovery, which informs how she talks about substance use and relapse without judgment. Theresa also helps with communication problems, caregiver strain, first responder and veteran issues, and social anxiety.

Theresa asks clients to set goals and pace therapy to fit their lives. She emphasizes realistic, step-by-step progress and practical skills that can be used between sessions. The overall aim is clearer direction, fewer crises, and more steady day-to-day coping.

Therapy approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on action and accepting difficult feelings while moving forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. These methods often target anxiety, depression, and everyday coping skills effectively. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people feel heard while they explore changes they want to make.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust the focus as progress is made so work stays relevant and practical.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in real-life routines and review tools between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like mindfulness, behavior experiments, and goal-setting to an online setting to keep therapy focused and actionable.