Theresa Shultz, LCSW

Theresa Shultz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles including jealousy. She speaks plainly and brings a matter-of-fact, compassionate style to sessions. Theresa draws on long personal and professional experience to support practical change and recovery.

She is a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and has lived experience in recovery from alcoholism. That personal journey informs her outlook and how she talks about setbacks and progress. Theresa aims to be warm, attentive, and direct while remaining non-judgmental.

In session she will work with clients to name clear goals and identify manageable steps to reach them. She uses short-term solution-focused work alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy where appropriate. Sessions move at a client’s pace and focus on skills that apply to day-to-day life.

Theresa has 16 years of experience in social work and mental health settings. She has worked with people facing depression, trauma, anger, sleep problems, parenting stress, bipolar concerns, and addictions, among other issues. That breadth of experience shapes a practical, goal-oriented approach.

People who choose Theresa can expect honest feedback and a collaborative plan. She emphasizes steady progress and supports clients through recovery and life transitions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Theresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real life, helping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to clarify values and take action despite difficult feelings, which can help with avoidance, addiction, and relationship struggles. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences. She adapts methods as needed and checks in to see what is helping.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats may change. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments during life transitions. Some formats make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to use audio only when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about practical needs so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.