Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Therese Middleton, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C012117
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904011505
- NPI
- 1790590420
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Therese 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Compassion fatigue
About Therese
Therese Middleton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with seven years of practice. She focuses on common, everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
She helps people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by work, caregiving, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, or changes after adoption and foster care. She also addresses issues such as body image, fertility and commitment concerns, workplace stress, and the difficulties young adults often face.
Therese adapts her approach to each person. Conversations and the treatment plan are adjusted to fit specific needs and goals. She uses practical steps and talk to reduce immediate stress while also looking at longer term patterns that cause recurring problems.
Session work often includes noticing stress responses, building everyday coping skills, and practicing ways of thinking that reduce shame and increase confidence. She will also listen for the impact of trauma and help people take manageable steps toward feeling more steady.
Her style is direct and respectful. She recognizes the strain of caregiving, compassion fatigue, and workplace demands and focuses on useful strategies people can try between sessions. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting are the normal next steps.
BHow sessions work
How Therese uses evidence-based approaches online
Therese works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and symptom relief. One common approach is practical cognitive work that looks at thought patterns and how they affect mood and behavior; this helps when anxiety, low self esteem, or recurring negative thoughts are the main problem. Another helpful method is trauma-informed talk and pacing, which focuses on understanding how past hurts affect reactions now and on taking step-by-step actions to reduce reactivity and build resilience.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's preferences, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to focus more on immediate coping skills or on deeper pattern change.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep therapy practical and applicable to everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include postpartum issues, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to reduce stress and build coping skills. The approach is adjusted to the person's immediate needs and longer term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of stress and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers