Theresa Fillingim, LPC
Client-centered counselor for trauma and recovery
- 17 years experience
- LPC and CACII
- Based in Georgia
About Theresa Fillingim
Theresa Fillingim brings 17 years of counseling experience in Georgia and blends formal training with a compassionate, client-centered stance. She holds a BA in Theology and Philosophy from St. Joseph's College of Maine, a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and a Master in Divinity Pastoral Care from Mercer University Atlanta. Theresa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a certified addiction counselor (CACII), credentials she uses to support people facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
She approaches therapy with a non-judgmental presence, unconditional positive regard, and empathy, emphasizing a holistic, integrative view of wellness that considers physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Theresa has particular experience helping people with anxiety, depression, substance use and addictions, trauma and abuse, and co-occurring conditions where more than one issue is present at the same time. She also works with relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Rooted in client-centered practice, Theresa focuses on teaching practical skills and tools while collaboratively setting simple, measurable, and achievable goals. Her intent is to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life through timely, goal-oriented steps and sustained therapeutic support.
She approaches therapy with a non-judgmental presence, unconditional positive regard, and empathy, emphasizing a holistic, integrative view of wellness that considers physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Theresa has particular experience helping people with anxiety, depression, substance use and addictions, trauma and abuse, and co-occurring conditions where more than one issue is present at the same time. She also works with relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Rooted in client-centered practice, Theresa focuses on teaching practical skills and tools while collaboratively setting simple, measurable, and achievable goals. Her intent is to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life through timely, goal-oriented steps and sustained therapeutic support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Theresa Fillingim have?
Theresa Fillingim has 17 years of experience as a counselor in Georgia.
Is Theresa Fillingim a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: GA LPC LPC010751.
In which languages does Theresa Fillingim provide therapy?
Theresa provides therapy in English.
Where is Theresa Fillingim located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Theresa Fillingim as my therapist?
You can work with Theresa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Theresa Fillingim work with international clients?
Theresa Fillingim does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Theresa Fillingim cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Theresa's Therapeutic Approaches Work Online
Theresa integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client leads the pace and content of sessions - this approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and personal agency. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current bonds and emotional regulation - it can be especially helpful for abandonment, intimacy, and relationship-related concerns. Theresa also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which supports practical skills for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques from these models to create a tailored plan. Clients can expect joint decision making about which strategies to try and ongoing adjustments based on what proves most effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit therapeutic work into busy schedules and to engage from their own environments. These modalities support consistent care, timely skill practice between sessions, and multiple ways to connect with a licensed professional depending on comfort and convenience.