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Theresa Shultz

Practical, compassionate support for recovery and change

LCSW North Carolina

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

Theresa Shultz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who draws on 16 years of experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She shares a recovery background and long personal experience with sobriety, which informs a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping others navigate change and healing. Theresa emphasizes practical skills and supports clients as they set and pursue realistic goals.

Her style is warm, attentive, and straightforward; she partners with clients rather than prescribing a single path. Theresa blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to match interventions to each person's needs.

Sessions move at the client's pace while focusing on concrete steps toward recovery, better coping, and improved relationships. Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase access for people in different circumstances.

She provides care through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and works with individuals who seek support around issues like self-esteem, parenting challenges, process addictions, seasonal mood changes, and compassion fatigue.

Approaches that guide online sessions and support change

Theresa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical techniques to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and addictive behaviors. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, and committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for coping with trauma, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapts interventions so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. She combines practical skills training, mindful awareness, and motivational interviewing when it supports progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and access support from different locations while working at a pace that suits the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theresa commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, sleeping problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapeutic approach and style?
Theresa uses a warm, attentive, and nonjudgmental manner while being direct and honest; she works collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps toward them.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience providing therapy in a variety of roles and settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C007719 and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English