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Theresa Kibbe, LPC
South Carolina
LPC counselor - Addictions and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused methods
- Work on self-esteem
About Theresa
Theresa Kibbe is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 21 years of clinical experience. She helps people deal with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns. Her work also covers anxiety, stress, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Theresa keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also draws on EMDR and somatic approaches when trauma and body-based reactions are involved. Sessions blend talk work with practical exercises to test new ways of responding.
Clients can expect clear steps and homework between meetings. That might include tracking thoughts, practicing breathing or grounding exercises, and trying small behavioral experiments. Theresa emphasizes building skills that reduce symptoms and increase day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes two decades of work across clinical settings in South Carolina. The LPC credential indicates professional counseling licensure in the state. Theresa’s experience includes supporting people through family-of-origin issues, relationship communication problems, and substance-related concerns.
She offers a straightforward intake process for new clients. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, EMDR, and somatic approaches work online
Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include goal-setting, tracking thoughts, and short behavioral experiments people try between meetings.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories. EMDR involves guided attention and structured phases to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. Somatic Therapy looks at how the body holds stress and teaches simple regulation techniques like grounding and breath work to reduce physical reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will discuss what fits a person’s presenting issues, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods if something is not working. That decision is collaborative and reviewed over the first few sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In practical terms, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people continue care when relocation or other changes make in-person meetings difficult.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, self-esteem, motivation, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, and stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and assignments to practice between meetings.
What is her experience and professional background?
She has 21 years of professional work experience and has provided care in clinical settings in South Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in South Carolina, and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.