Theresa Fillingim

Practical, compassionate counseling for complex concerns

LPC Georgia

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Theresa

Theresa Fillingim is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia who aims to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a nonjudgmental presence while teaching practical skills to help clients reach their goals. Theresa highlights a holistic lens that considers physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing when shaping treatment plans tailored to each person's needs.

With 17 years of clinical experience, she brings training in multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-focused work, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, and Jungian perspectives.

Theresa has a background that includes degrees in theology and philosophy, counseling and psychology, and divinity with pastoral care, and she has long worked with people facing co-occurring concerns such as substance use alongside mood or trauma-related difficulties.

Her practice emphasizes measurable, achievable steps so clients can build skills, track progress, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your needs

Theresa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and attachment-based work into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns formed in early life and helps people strengthen emotional safety and connection, which can be especially useful for intimacy, relationship, and abandonment-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. That process may blend elements from different models so treatment feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend appointments from home or on the go and allow clients to use the communication style that helps them engage most effectively with therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work is client-centered and skill-oriented, blending approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based techniques, DBT strategies, and emotionally focused methods to teach tools and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Theresa has 17 years of experience providing counseling in Georgia and has particular experience with co-occurring issues such as substance use alongside mood or trauma-related difficulties.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia; her license is listed as GA LPC LPC010751.

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

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions available?

Theresa offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does cost and payment work for sessions?

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

How can someone begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English