Theresa Fillingim, LPC

Theresa Fillingim is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. She brings academic training in theology, counseling, and pastoral care - holding a BA in Theology and Philosophy from St. Joseph's College of Maine, a Masters in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care from Mercer University Atlanta.

Theresa blends a client-centered stance with practical skill-building, maintaining a non-judgmental presence, unconditional positive regard, and empathy as the foundation of her work. She emphasizes a holistic, integrative outlook that considers physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Theresa is also a certified addiction counselor (CACII) since 2007, which complements her experience treating substance use and co-occurring concerns where more than one issue is present at the same time.

Experienced in addressing a range of issues - including trauma and abuse, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family matters, and challenges related to identity and intimacy - she focuses on helping clients set simple, measurable, and achievable goals. Theresa aims to teach practical tools and strategies that support timely, sustainable progress toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Theresa uses evidence-informed methods tailored to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional responses and closeness - it can be helpful for abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's own goals - it supports people seeking a respectful, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and make change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with challenging life patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Theresa collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts interventions as progress unfolds to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or when in-person visits are impractical. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt their approach to each individual's circumstances.