Therapist profile
Teresa Rutledge, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC011804
- NPI1689241077
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Teresa
Teresa Rutledge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career or life transitions. Teresa works with adults and some older adolescents. Sessions are conducted in English.
She favors a client-centered way of working, believing people can make decisions that fit their lives when they have support. Teresa also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness to build calm and focus. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking inform her when people are stuck or want to understand long-standing patterns.
In practical terms she helps people develop coping skills for anxiety, depression, and anger. That includes strategies for managing strong reactions, improving communication, and handling relationship strain. She uses straightforward techniques like thought reframing, grounding, and guided awareness exercises.
Teresa often meets people who have experienced trauma, rejection, or loss. She is willing to work with those who have self-harm histories or suicidal thoughts, and she aims to offer steady support without judgment. Her background emphasizes listening, validation, and collaborative problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
People who want a counselor who combines direct skill-building with time to reflect on past patterns may find her approach practical. To start, prospective clients complete an initial matching step and schedule a first session to see how the work feels.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits
Teresa commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness when meeting people online. Client-centered work focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions, which helps with decision-making and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns and ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to lower reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each person to decide whether to emphasize skills practice, reflective exploration, or a mix. The plan can change as goals and needs evolve, and she checks in regularly to see what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can cut commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help people maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in day-to-day situations.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related struggles listed in her specialties.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
Teresa uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to teach coping skills and rethink reactions.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has nine years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with people dealing with trauma, mood issues, and self-harm histories.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Georgia and provides services from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients see her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.