Theresa Fillingim, LPC
Therapist in Georgia
Theresa Fillingim is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on creating a calm, steady space for people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or addiction.
- Licensed inGeorgia
- LicenseLPC010751
- NPI 1154787943
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Theresa
Theresa Fillingim is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on creating a calm, steady space for people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or addiction. She meets each person with a gentle, nonjudgmental presence and aims to teach practical skills that fit daily life. Theresa uses straightforward language and short-term goals so progress feels clear and doable.
She brings 17 years of counseling experience in Georgia and draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.
Background and approach
Theresa uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy and respect. She also incorporates attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships can shape current struggles. Theresa integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
She also uses emotion-focused strategies to deepen understanding of important feelings and relational patterns. This blend helps when concerns overlap, such as anxiety with substance use or trauma with mood symptoms.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care, and she holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Certified Addiction Counselor II. Theresa often supports people working through co-occurring issues, helping them set simple, measurable goals.
Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. She aims to help people build skills that make daily life more manageable and more meaningful.
Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC010751 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1154787943 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Theresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Theresa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Theresa often combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered care to focus on relationships and emotional safety. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence current trust and closeness, and it can help when people struggle with abandonment or attachment issues. Client-centered therapy centers on empathy and respect, allowing people to share at their own pace and feel heard.She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. These practical techniques are useful for managing symptoms, setting achievable goals, and tracking progress over time. Together, these approaches aim to balance understanding emotions with concrete skills work.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the focus as needed so therapy stays relevant and helpful.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and reading facial cues. Phone sessions can fit a commute or reduce bandwidth needs. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and keep momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Theresa address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Theresa uses a client-centered approach with empathy and unconditional positive regard, adding attachment-informed ideas and practical skills work tailored to each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of counseling experience and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Georgia and also holds a Certified Addiction Counselor II credential from 2007.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and individual therapist arrangements; sessions use 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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