- Client-centered care
- Sleep-focused strategies
- CBT and mindfulness
About Teresa
Teresa Rutledge is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who chose counseling later in life to make a practical difference for people. She listens without judgment and offers calm, straightforward support. Teresa helps with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and challenges like addiction and grief.
She draws on a client-centered stance that centers each person's goals and choices. Teresa also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people manage thoughts and daily routines. Sessions include teaching coping strategies, practicing calming skills, and talking through decisions that feel stuck.
Many people who come to her have felt isolated or rejected or are coping with painful memories. She is experienced in responding to intense concerns such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts and provides steady emotional support while working on practical next steps. Teresa prefers working with adults and will see older adolescents when appropriate.
Her approach is calm and collaborative. She focuses on small, doable changes that improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning. Teresa explains tools plainly and helps people practice them between sessions.
Teresa has nine years of clinical experience and holds an LPC credential. She works with people in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a time that works for them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Teresa blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in simple, practical ways. Client-centered work means she will follow what matters most to the person and build goals together. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors - identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavioral changes to improve sleep and mood. Mindfulness teaches short attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and ground people during hard moments.Choosing the right method is part of the process. Teresa will talk with each person about what feels useful, try approaches, and adjust based on feedback. That collaborative process helps match tools to everyday life and the goals a person brings to therapy.
Please check which session formats are available before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins on skill practice. It also lets people use short breathing or grounding exercises between other commitments, and it makes sharing resources and worksheets easy to review between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Teresa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Teresa takes a client-centered and collaborative approach. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
Teresa has nine years of clinical experience working with adults and older adolescents on mood, trauma, suicidality, and coping skills.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.