- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Teresa
Teresa Rutledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with nine years of experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, and issues around self-esteem and identity. Teresa also supports people facing career changes, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Her approach centers on listening and giving clear, practical support. Teresa favors a client-centered style that treats people as able decision-makers. She combines that with evidence-based tools to help people reduce intense feelings and respond differently to triggers.
Teresa uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She teaches mindfulness skills to bring attention back to the present and to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is part of her way of helping people find reasons to change and take the next steps.
She often addresses patterns that come from attachment wounds, codependency, or past sexual assault and abuse. Teresa offers skills for managing panic attacks, mood swings, self-harm urges, and sleep disruption, and she helps people work through guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Her work includes practical coping strategies for anxiety and depression.
Sessions focus on clear goals and short-term plans when that fits, with room for deeper exploration when needed. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Sessions are conducted in English in Georgia.
How her approaches translate to online work
Teresa commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people make their own decisions; it suits people who want a supportive listener and practical guidance. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides step-by-step ways to try different responses to anger and anxiety.She also draws on mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Mindfulness exercises are brief practices that help slow down racing thoughts and give a pause before reacting. Together these methods target both immediate coping and longer-term pattern change through a mix of skill practice and reflection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means adapting the mix of listening, skill building, and practical tasks as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting work or family responsibilities into their week, for shorter check-ins, or for practicing skills between meetings. Talk with Teresa about how to structure sessions so they fit into your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel building resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or live with someone else’s anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a client-centered approach and adds structured techniques like CBT and mindfulness to teach new coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the provided information does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.