Teresa Rutledge is a licensed professional counselor who came to this work later in life.
01About Teresa
Teresa Rutledge is a licensed professional counselor who came to this work later in life. She listens without judgment and offers steady emotional support. Many people seek her help for trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and struggles with relationships or identity.
She favors a client-centered style that puts the person's choices and goals first. Teresa helps clients talk through painful memories and make practical plans for change. She also draws on cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises to address negative thinking and manage overwhelming emotions.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on clear, doable steps. Teresa teaches breathing and grounding techniques for panic and sleeplessness. She works on communication skills for relationship and family problems, and on coping strategies for grief, addiction, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes nine years working as a counselor and a Georgia LPC credential. That experience includes supporting people after trauma, addressing self-harm histories, and helping those who face rejection or isolation from family and friends. Teresa aims for a practical, respectful tone in sessions.
She encourages clients to try short, focused strategies and then adjust what isn’t working. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC011804 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1689241077 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Teresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Teresa names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Teresa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online care
Teresa uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change patterns that cause distress. Client-centered work focuses on listening and supporting each person’s choices, which helps people feel heard and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.She also uses mindfulness practices to teach simple breathing and grounding exercises that reduce panic and improve sleep. Choosing the best approach is a team effort - she will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted together if something isn’t helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let therapists and clients work face to face when that connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for brief updates, ongoing coaching, or when writing is a preferred way to process. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Teresa help address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related struggles such as body image and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens without judgment and helps clients make their own decisions while offering tools and guidance.
How much experience does she have?
Teresa has nine years of counseling experience working with adults and older adolescents on a range of concerns including trauma and self-harm histories.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices from Georgia.
What languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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