Theresa Huffines

Theresa Huffines, LCSW-C, combines eight years of clinical experience with a practical, strengths-based approach. She focuses on helping people improve decision making, manage strong emotions, and build life skills. Theresa keeps sessions direct and solution-minded so clients leave with clear steps to try between meetings.

Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also helps with relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, and parenting concerns. Theresa draws on experience from outpatient mental health, substance abuse outreach, and case management in therapeutic foster care.

Theresa received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Salisbury University and a Master of Social Work from Regent University. She has worked in university counseling, a cancer institute internship, and as an agency site supervisor. Those roles shaped her focus on practical coping tools and resource connections.

In sessions she uses approachable, evidence-informed methods. Theresa emphasizes collaboration and small, achievable goals. She aims to strengthen resilience and reduce overwhelm through concrete strategies clients can use right away.

Theresa maintains community partnerships to help people find local supports when needed. Her background includes outreach to military families and recognition for academic and workplace achievements. Prospective clients who want focused, action-oriented work often find her style helpful.

How her approaches guide online work

Theresa uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can explore what matters most to them.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors for mood, anxiety, or anger concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Theresa will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

If you plan to work online, confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect without commuting. Many clients find these practical benefits helpful when balancing work, family, and treatment.