Teresa Rutledge, LPC
Client-centered licensed counselor for adults and teens
- Client-centered support
- CBT and mindfulness
- Adults and older adolescents
About Teresa Rutledge
Teresa Rutledge is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who brought her desire to help others into a counseling career later in life. She combines empathy with attentive listening to offer emotional support without judgment, creating a space where adults and older adolescents can explore difficult experiences and make meaningful changes. With nine years of clinical experience, Teresa often works with people who have endured trauma, felt isolated, or experienced rejection from family and friends. She also has experience supporting clients who have struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and prior suicide attempts.
Teresa primarily practices a client-centered approach, rooted in the belief that people are capable of making the right decisions for their lives when given respectful, nonjudgmental support. She augments that foundation with a range of therapeutic tools, including cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, positive psychology, anger management, motivational interviewing, and practical coping skills for anxiety and depression. This flexible mix allows her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and goals.
Teresa emphasizes that mental health matters as much as physical health and understands how past experiences can keep someone from becoming the person they want to be. She aims to support clients through healing, growth, and the work of becoming their best selves.
Teresa primarily practices a client-centered approach, rooted in the belief that people are capable of making the right decisions for their lives when given respectful, nonjudgmental support. She augments that foundation with a range of therapeutic tools, including cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, positive psychology, anger management, motivational interviewing, and practical coping skills for anxiety and depression. This flexible mix allows her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and goals.
Teresa emphasizes that mental health matters as much as physical health and understands how past experiences can keep someone from becoming the person they want to be. She aims to support clients through healing, growth, and the work of becoming their best selves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teresa Rutledge have?
Teresa Rutledge has 9 years of experience.
Is Teresa Rutledge a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC. License details: GA LPC LPC011804.
In which languages does Teresa Rutledge provide therapy?
Theresa provides therapy in English.
Where is Teresa Rutledge located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Teresa Rutledge as my therapist?
You can work with Teresa Rutledge through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teresa Rutledge work with international clients?
Teresa Rutledge does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teresa Rutledge cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Therapeutic Support
Teresa integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients as they discover their own solutions. This approach helps people who feel stuck by honoring their autonomy and building a trusting therapeutic relationship.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in understandable, practical ways - identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Mindfulness techniques are offered as an additional tool to help clients increase present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and build coping strategies for stress and trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa collaborates with each person to determine what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to try methods, adjust techniques, and create a personalized plan rather than assuming a single path.
Online sessions provide flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while addressing life demands and practical constraints, so therapy can fit more naturally into daily life.