Theresa Huffines , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Theresa Huffines, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW, is a strengths-based, solution-focused therapist who helps people build practical skills for emotional regulation, personal growth, and better decision making when life becomes challenging. Her approach emphasizes resilience and actionable strategies drawn from evidence-based therapies to address stressors such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions.

She brings eight years of clinical experience and works with a broad range of clients including young adults, couples, and geriatric individuals. Theresa earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2011 and a Master of Social Work in 2013 after studies at Regent University and Salisbury University. Her training included internships at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center and the Salisbury University Counseling Center, and her early work spanned therapeutic foster care case management, substance abuse outreach, advocacy for military families, and outpatient mental health practice.

Theresa has served as an agency site supervisor and developed strong community partnerships to expand available supports for clients. She has been recognized with Summa Cum Laude honors and an Employee of the Year award. Her clinical toolbox includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, all applied to issues such as couples counseling, grief, addiction, parenting, career concerns, and mood disorders.