Terry "TJ" Rumler , LISW-CP

Terry "TJ" Rumler is a licensed clinical social worker and a military combat veteran practicing in South Carolina. He holds the LISW-CP credential (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) and balances a full-time role at a community non-profit with an independent clinical practice.

With experience working with people from many backgrounds, he approaches care with a motivational, client-centered orientation, aiming to provide nonjudgmental support and practical hope. He emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping individuals explore goals, build skills, and move forward at a pace that fits their lives.

Terry maintains a limited schedule with only a few time slots available each week. Because his availability is constrained, he may not be a good fit for someone seeking highly flexible or frequent appointment times. He frames each interaction as an opportunity to begin the next chapter of a person’s story and welcomes the chance to support those who feel ready to take that step.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Terry "TJ" Rumler draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the person's own goals guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding each individual's experience and helping them identify what matters most in their life, which can be helpful for stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change by exploring a person's ambivalence and strengthening their own motivation. This method is especially useful for issues like addiction, behavior change, and making practical plans that fit a person’s values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals like Terry work collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He will help tailor the plan and adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access therapists from home, work, or other convenient locations. This range of options helps make consistent care more manageable for varied schedules and life demands.