Teresa Freeman

Practical therapy rooted in evidence and compassion

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Teresa

Teresa Freeman is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 13 years of experience to evidence-informed care that leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary approaches. She emphasizes practical strategies to reduce stress and anxiety while addressing patterns that contribute to addictions, trauma responses, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

Her practice focuses on helping clients understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and on building skills to manage difficult moments more effectively. Teresa fosters a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients can speak openly about painful experiences such as abandonment, attachment struggles, family conflict, and chronic illness.

She also supports people navigating caregiving strain, blended family challenges, substance-related concerns, and the emotional fallout of separation or domestic violence. Evening appointment times are currently offered to accommodate working schedules, and services are provided in English in North Carolina.

Her LCSW credential indicates licensure to practice social work in the state.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Teresa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be particularly effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage values-based action and willingness to experience difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is incorporated when exploring relationship patterns and early attachment wounds that affect current functioning and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Teresa works with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to reflect what is most helpful. This collaborative stance helps shape a treatment plan that feels practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to access care from home. These formats allow for consistent skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and multiple ways of communicating so clients can choose what works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Teresa address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and also supports issues like attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Teresa blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor practical, skills-focused work to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience delivering mental health services across a range of concerns and treatment settings.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds an LCSW with the designation NC LCSW C011660 and practices in North Carolina.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with her?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English