Teresa Rutledge

Teresa Rutledge is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who entered the profession later in life, motivated by a long-standing desire to help others in ways that create real change. She brings nine years of experience and approaches her work with empathy and attentive listening, offering emotional support without judgment.

Many of Teresa’s clients have endured trauma, isolation, and rejection from family or friends, and some have faced self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts. She primarily practices from a client-centered perspective, believing that with the right support people are capable of making the decisions that work best for their lives. To complement that foundation she integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, anger management strategies, motivational interviewing, and practical coping skills for anxiety and depression.

Teresa prefers to work with adults but is also willing to see older adolescents. She emphasizes that mental health is as important as physical health and seeks to help clients move beyond memories or patterns that hold them back so they can become their best selves. Teresa is licensed in Georgia and holds the state’s professional counselor credential.