- Client-centered
- Goal focused
- Speaks Spanish
About Terry
Terry "TJ" Rumler is a licensed independent social worker (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on nine years of social work experience. He aims to offer a nonjudgmental, hopeful space for people ready to make change.
TJ is a military combat veteran and works full time for a community non-profit organization. That combination of lived experience and clinical practice shapes how he listens and responds. He describes his style as motivational and client-centered, focusing on what someone wants to change and how to get there.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods to spot patterns and try short, actionable changes. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing also appear in his work to help people increase awareness and stay motivated.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, parenting stress, workplace problems, and substance use. Codependency and communication struggles are listed among his focus areas for people who want clearer boundaries and healthier relationships.
TJ asks people to consider whether his limited weekly schedule fits their needs before booking. He encourages prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled around his availability. His approach centers on collaboration and steady steps toward meaningful change.
How TJ brings structured approaches to online work
TJ uses client-centered methods to build a collaborative relationship where the person's goals set the agenda. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people choose the changes they want to try. It fits well with conversations about boundaries, codependency, and life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and then try practical steps to change them. This method is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and coping with stress. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and strengthen commitment to new behaviors, which can aid work on addictions, career moves, or parenting goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. TJ will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences. He prefers a collaborative process that lets clients try techniques and revise the plan as they go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use online meetings to keep regular momentum while adapting exercises and homework to everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
TJ works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, codependency, and related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He describes his approach as motivational and client-centered, focusing on what the person wants to change and using practical steps to reach those goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has nine years of social work experience and is a military combat veteran, and he also works full time for a community non-profit organization.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LISW-CP, listed as SC LISW-CP, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options when booking so you know whether in-person or online sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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