- Focus on strengths
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
About Theresa
Theresa Kibbe is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with 21 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with addiction, trauma, eating concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and the stress of major life changes. She encourages people to notice their strengths and to use those strengths when tackling hard problems.
Theresa centers sessions on the client’s story and goals. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and uses practical tools to change those patterns. Her work blends techniques that focus on thoughts and behaviors with body-centered methods that address how stress and trauma show up physically.
Theresa draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. She also uses Trauma-Focused work and EMDR-style methods to help people process distressing memories. Somatic therapy is included when bodily responses need attention alongside thoughts and feelings.
Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable steps. Theresa helps people set goals and track progress. She meets people where they are and adjusts pacing so the work feels doable.
Theresa believes choosing therapy takes courage, and she supports each person’s agency in the process. She invites people to notice what changes feel helpful and to bring those observations into ongoing sessions.
How Theresa Uses Therapy Methods Online
Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching simple skills for managing anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits. EMDR-style and Trauma-Focused methods are used to address distressing memories and the emotions that come with them, helping people process past events at a pace they can manage.Somatic therapy helps people notice how stress and trauma show up in the body and learn ways to ease physical tension and reactivity. These approaches are presented in plain terms and paired with practical exercises people can use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan over time and checks in about what’s helping and what needs to change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions without needing extra travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the type of session that suits your needs.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Theresa uses a practical, down-to-earth approach focused on the client’s story and goals. Sessions combine talk-based work with exercises to change thinking, behavior, and physical responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of concerns related to trauma, addiction, mood, and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.