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Teresa Freeman, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focused work
About Teresa
Teresa Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Her practice focuses on practical ways to notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns.
She mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. Sessions look at current problems, identify thoughts and behaviors that keep them going, and try small experiments to change patterns. Teresa uses straightforward skills from DBT and client-centered conversation when those fit the issue.
Teresa often works with issues that grow out of relationships. She supports people facing abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family strain, and communication problems. She also helps people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, and the practical impacts of chronic pain.
When addictions, drug or alcohol issues, or codependency are present, she focuses on building daily routines and coping skills. She also addresses anger, control issues, divorce and separation, and recovery from domestic violence in focused, step-by-step sessions.
Teresa schedules sessions in the evening only at this time. The first session begins with a short questionnaire and a plan for what to focus on next. She explains approaches in plain language and works with each person to choose practical, doable steps.
How cognitive and acceptance approaches translate to online work
Teresa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises - tracking thoughts, testing out changes, and practicing small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or mood problems.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take committed action despite uncomfortable feelings. ACT offers brief mindfulness and values-based tasks that can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand relationship patterns and how they affect current stress and coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Teresa will talk with each person about goals, what has and hasn’t helped before, and which methods feel practical. She makes these decisions collaboratively so the plan fits daily life and priorities.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into evenings, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help people use skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related relationship and health strains.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What other approaches does she use?
Teresa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, DBT skills, and client-centered conversation depending on the concern.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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