- Motivational approach
- Client-centered care
- English and Spanish
About Terry
Terry "TJ" Rumler helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, and money and financial issues. He is a licensed independent social worker with the LISW-CP credential and has nine years of practice. He speaks English and Spanish and is based in South Carolina.
TJ uses a motivational, client-centered style. He focuses on listening first, then helping people set small, practical goals. Sessions emphasize clear steps that fit each person's life. He aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking big problems into manageable actions.
His work includes coping with grief, compassion fatigue, workplace strain, and the strain of parenting. He also supports people dealing with codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns. Money and financial issues are included among his focus areas when they affect mood, stress, or daily functioning.
TJ draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in everyday ways. That can mean spotting unhelpful thought patterns, testing them in real life, and practicing simple mindfulness exercises to calm the mind. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help people find the next right step and keep momentum between sessions.
He has experience as a military combat veteran and works full time for a community nonprofit. Those roles inform his practical outlook and understanding of systems that affect people's lives. To start, he asks straightforward questions and builds a plan together that fits each person's circumstances.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is built around the person's priorities and pace. In practice this means the therapist listens first, reflects what they hear, and helps the person choose goals that matter to them. It works well for issues like stress, grief, and motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions often focus on simple experiments and homework you can try between meetings to test new ways of thinking and behaving. That approach is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit their situation. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, or allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can use the same goal-setting, CBT exercises, and motivational techniques effectively in remote sessions when the format matches a person's needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Terry supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career problems, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a motivational and client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, collaboration, and setting small practical goals tailored to each person.
What experience does he bring?
He has nine years of experience and also brings perspective from being a military combat veteran and working full time at a community nonprofit.
What credential and location are listed?
He holds the LISW-CP license and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.