Theresa Fillingim , LPC

Theresa Fillingim brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, meeting each person with a nonjudgmental presence, unconditional positive regard, and empathic listening. She emphasizes a holistic and integrative view of wellness that considers physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions while helping clients build practical skills to reach their goals.

Theresa holds a BA in Theology and Philosophy from St. Joseph's College of Maine, a Master in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care from Mercer University Atlanta. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and a Certified Addiction Counselor II (CACII), credentialed since 2007. These qualifications inform her work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and abuse, and co-occurring disorders where more than one challenge is present at the same time.

With many years of practice in Georgia, Theresa focuses on practical, measurable steps that support timely progress toward a more fulfilling life. She often addresses relationship and family concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, and a range of stress-related problems. Theresa aims to help clients identify achievable goals and learn skills they can use between sessions to build resilience and improve overall well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Theresa often draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online practice. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people address abandonment and attachment issues to build more secure relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard while the client leads the pace and goals of treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Theresa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors sessions based on individual circumstances and adjusts strategies as clients progress.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.