About

Theresa Fillingim is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Georgia with 17 years of clinical experience. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Philosophy at St. Joseph’s College of Maine, earned a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and holds a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care from Mercer University Atlanta. She is also a certified addiction counselor (CACII) since 2007 and is qualified to provide professional counseling in the state of Georgia.

Theresa uses a client-centered approach grounded in a non-judgmental presence, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. She strives to earn clients' trust at each meeting while teaching practical skills and tools to support progress. Her work emphasizes a holistic, integrative perspective - attending to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing to better understand overall wellness.

She has experience helping people with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and abuse, and she specializes in treating co-occurring disorders where more than one issue is present at the same time. Theresa also works with stress, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Her goal is to help clients set simple, measurable, and achievable goals in a timely way so they can move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Location:
Georgia, United States
Years Experience:
17
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace 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

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: GA LPC LPC010751
  • NPI Number: 1154787943
  • License: LPC (Georgia) #LPC010751 exp 2026-09-30

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How much experience does Theresa Fillingim have?

Theresa Fillingim has 17 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Theresa Fillingim a licensed therapist?

Yes, Theresa Fillingim is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and is authorized to provide clinical counseling services.

In which languages does Theresa Fillingim provide therapy?

Theresa Fillingim provides therapy in English.

Where is Theresa Fillingim located?

Theresa Fillingim is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Theresa Fillingim as my therapist?

You can work with Theresa Fillingim through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

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, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.