Teresa Freeman, LCSW
Narrative-focused therapist helping with stress and addiction
Details
| Name | Teresa Freeman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Teresa
Teresa Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and depression. She focuses on practical support and clear communication in sessions. Teresa aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.
Her approach centers on listening first and then helping people tell their stories in ways that make sense to them. Narrative work helps people separate themselves from problems so they can see different options.
Background and approach
Teresa also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She pays attention to attachment and relationships when those issues affect mood and coping. That attention can help with feelings of abandonment, codependency, or repeated communication struggles.
Teresa also supports people facing life stressors such as chronic illness, cancer, caregiving strain, divorce, blended family questions, or substance use concerns. Sessions are straightforward and centered on what the person wants to change. Teresa emphasizes clear steps, skills to try between sessions, and space to talk through hard emotions.
She offers evening appointments to fit many schedules. Teresa practices in North Carolina and holds an LCSW credential. She provides services in English and does not work with international clients.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Teresa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Teresa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Teresa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Teresa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Teresa uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems they describe and rewrite unhelpful stories, which can be useful when coping with anxiety, depression, or addiction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values, often helpful for stress and chronic health challenges. Attachment-Based ideas are used to understand recurring relationship patterns and to practice different ways of connecting.Finding the right approach usually happens together. Teresa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts as therapy unfolds. You will work with her to try tools, reflect on what helps, and change course when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and exercises, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, chat or text messaging can suit short check-ins or when someone needs flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into evenings and busy schedules while keeping therapy focused on practical steps and personal goals.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can Teresa help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work often uses Narrative Therapy to reframe problems, combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT techniques to build skills and reduce unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and provides services to clients in that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How do I start a session and what does it cost?
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