Teresa Hinkle
Hi! I'm Teresa and I'm really glad you are here. Many of the people that I work with come in feeling stuck with anxiety, low mood, trouble sleeping or strain in relationships. Some are carrying the weight of past trauma or abuse. Often, they are coping in ways they know aren't healthy or sustainable.
My training and my work have shaped me into a clinician that understands a person's environment is as important as their mindset.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. I deeply understand how it feels to be unsure of your next move or to feel stuck in your current situation. I will show up for you in a calm, consistent and accepting manner so that therapy becomes a space where you feel safe to be open and honest. Therapy moves at your pace, guided by your goals and needs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in both North Carolina and Tennessee with 10 years of counseling experience. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and have spent many years working in community behavioral health. My training and my work have shaped me into a clinician that understands a person's environment is as important as their mindset. You will find me to be supportive and an advocate for your complete health.
First session
In our first session we will get to know a little about each other, discuss your goals for the the therapy process, talk through your history and background and talk about developing your treatment plan. You should leave the session with an idea of what the therapeutic process will look like and with some actionable items you can apply right away.
Strengths
I believe that we all have the ability to manage our lives effectively and to find happiness. Therapy is a space that helps us to become the best version of ourselves. This belief translates into my practice by creating a supportive space and genuine connection that allows you to flourish and grow. My clients find that I am attentive, empathic and always in their corner.
Ideal clients
Therapy is both a rewarding and challenging experience, my goal is to create an environment where you feel safe and comfortable and where we can nurture your personal growth. My hope is that you find our sessions to be compassionate and collaborative. Most of the clients I work with have concerns about feeling stuck with anxiety, low mood, trouble sleeping or strained relationships. Some are carrying the weight of past trauma or abuse. Often, they are coping in ways they know aren't healthy or sustainable. It takes courage to seek out change in life and I am here to support you on your journey to happiness and fulfillment. I look forward to working with you!
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I take a person-centered approach to counseling that focuses on creating a supportive therapeutic environment where my role is to facilitate the personal growth of the client. The focus of therapy is in the present with the goal of increasing self-awareness, the ability to cope and interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
If indicated by the clients treatment goals, CBT will be used to identify thought patterns and behaviors that are having a negative effect on a person's quality of life. This method works best with active participation from the client to practice new skills that support behavior changes.
Motivational Interviewing
I will utilize motivational interviewing to address feelings of ambivalence towards making change and to help a person move from being motivated by external factors to internal factors.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
At times we all experience problems that are short-term in nature, but difficult to address. This therapy provides a method for addressing problems with a future focus and concrete resolutions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- North CarolinaLicense C010932
- TennesseeLicense 10287