Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Teresa Freeman, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C011660
- NPI
- 1679978159
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Teresa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Teresa
Teresa Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Teresa speaks English and works with people who want practical help managing difficult emotions and habits.
She uses clear, action-oriented approaches in sessions. Teresa draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment strategies to help people decide what matters and take steps toward it. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns that began in relationships and how those patterns show up now.
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative. Teresa helps people name what’s most pressing, set realistic goals, and practice skills between sessions. She often focuses on building emotional regulation and communication tools that can be used in everyday life.
Her practice addresses issues linked to addiction and recovery, including substance use and codependency. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of divorce or blended family dynamics. Teresa works to keep conversations straightforward and practical rather than clinical.
Teresa emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. She helps people break down large problems into small, doable steps. People who want to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change patterns tied to trauma may find her methods useful.
BHow sessions work
How Teresa’s approaches translate to online work
Teresa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people focus on values and take small actions toward them. ACT includes noticing difficult thoughts and moving toward meaningful behavior even when emotions are uncomfortable. It can be helpful for ongoing anxiety and for making changes around habits and addictions.She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. CBT organizes sessions around clear goals and exercises that can be repeated between meetings to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attachment-based ideas are used to trace how relationship patterns affect current reactions and to develop healthier ways of relating.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Teresa will work with each person to test what fits their needs and goals, and she adjusts methods based on progress and preference. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and action plans that reflect what matters to the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy part of everyday life while they practice new skills.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression along with related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her approach in therapy?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She uses methods like CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and attachment-based ideas to build skills and address patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed in North Carolina?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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