Theresa Huffines , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Theresa Huffines, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW, combines a strengths-based orientation with solution-focused practice to help people build life skills, improve emotional regulation, and make decisions during difficult transitions. She emphasizes practical, evidence-informed interventions designed to support personal growth and better coping when facing stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges. MD indicates a medical degree, and LCSW-C and LCSW are licensing credentials for clinical social work that reflect advanced training in therapy.

Theresa is particularly passionate about working with young adults, couples, and older adults, drawing on training from Regent University and Salisbury University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2011 and a Master of Social Work in 2013. Her clinical background includes internships at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute and the Salisbury University Counseling Center, as well as roles in therapeutic foster care case management, substance abuse outreach, advocacy for military families, and outpatient mental health practice. She has served as a therapist and agency site supervisor addressing anxiety, depression, grief, conflict resolution, and couples counseling.

Over time Theresa has developed collaborative ties with community partners to expand clients practical resources. Her academic and professional achievements have been recognized with honors such as Summa Cum Laude and Employee of the Year, reflecting a commitment to both clinical excellence and community-connected care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Theresa uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual's goals guide the work; this approach focuses on listening, validating experience, and supporting clients as they identify their own solutions and strengths. She also employs solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on practical steps and short-term strategies to address immediate concerns and build momentum toward measurable improvements. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another key approach she uses to help people recognize and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns while developing coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so the care aligns with what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working with a therapist whose methods match the client's needs.