Theresa Shultz, LCSW

Theresa Shultz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. She has 16 years of experience and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. Theresa draws on her own long recovery journey and personal life experience as she supports people through hard moments.

Theresa listens without judgment and speaks honestly. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel better. Sessions are collaborative - she helps clients set clear goals and then breaks those goals into doable steps.

Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, anger, and sleep problems. Theresa also addresses concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family questions. She helps people dealing with isolation, shame, or problems with communication.

Theresa uses several approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) support managing painful feelings without getting stuck in them. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone is ready to make a change but needs support getting started.

Her manner is warm but direct. She aims to give tools that people can use between sessions. Theresa invites clients to work at a pace that feels right for them and to focus on practical progress.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought and behavior patterns that fuel stress and anxiety, then practice small changes that lead to better daily habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to teach how to notice painful feelings without letting them take over, and to clarify what matters most so actions line up with values. Client-Centered Therapy gives space for people to be heard and understood while they decide what changes feel right for them.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Theresa will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay practical and relevant to the person's life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets conversations feel more like an in-person visit, while phone can be easier when bandwidth or background noise is a concern. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick problem solving, or when someone prefers written check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.