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Theresa Kibbe

Practical, trauma-informed care focused on recovery

LPC South Carolina

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Eating
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages
English

About Theresa

Theresa Kibbe is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 21 years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar mood concerns, grief, anger, and family or relationship difficulties. Her practice also addresses patterns such as codependency, communication problems, control issues, and struggles with self-esteem and body image.

Theresa emphasizes a collaborative approach that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life while drawing on evidence-based methods to create change. Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with trauma-informed tools such as EMDR and somatic techniques when helpful, tailoring methods to a client's goals and readiness.

She strives to help clients build practical skills, increase resilience, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and self-compassion. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Theresa aims to make that first step feel supported and intentional.

She invites prospective clients to consider their strengths and values as starting points for work together, offering steady guidance through recovery, healing, and personal growth.

Integrating trauma-informed methods with flexible online care

Theresa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as part of her online offering. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and disordered eating, while EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to help resolve distress from traumatic experiences.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each client to consider their goals, history, and comfort level, and may combine methods such as somatic techniques or trauma-focused strategies when appropriate. This process helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which support scheduling flexibility and access from different locations. These formats allow clients to engage in regular skill-building, processing, and check-ins in ways that fit their daily lives, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while working toward personal recovery and growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Theresa works with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, anger, and family matters among other related issues.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, using practical interventions and trauma-informed methods to help clients build skills and make meaningful changes in their lives.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with a variety of clinical issues and populations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in South Carolina under SC LPC 2837.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Theresa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote therapy.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Somatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English