Theresa Shultz

Theresa Shultz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She has 16 years of experience and brings a direct, warm, and nonjudgmental presence to sessions. Theresa is a parent and grandparent who also speaks from long-term recovery, and she aims to support people facing addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, and related struggles.

Theresa focuses on practical steps and clear goals. She listens closely, offers honest feedback, and helps people outline doable next steps. Sessions move at the client’s pace and are collaborative rather than prescriptive. She emphasizes tools people can use between visits to manage stress and strong emotions.

Her clinical work includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods. Theresa draws on these approaches to help with problems such as trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, and relationship strain. She names recovery and past lived experience as important influences on her approach.

Theresa also addresses a wide range of concerns including ADHD, compassion fatigue, process addictions, social anxiety, and issues common to veterans and first responders. She helps people explore life purpose, forgive themselves, and rebuild self-esteem after setbacks. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common goals in her work.

People who choose Theresa can expect supportive coaching, concrete strategies, and steady encouragement while they work toward recovery and better emotional balance. She invites prospective clients to begin by completing the site’s matching steps and scheduling a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. It can be useful for anger, depression, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change and build motivation, which can be especially helpful for addictions and stages of recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as needs change so treatment stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not fully detailed on the profile, so confirm the therapist's current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from more convenient locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or video conversations depending on what works for them. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to online work while focusing on skills, homework, and steps that help carry change into daily routines.