- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Terry
Terry "TJ" Rumler is a SC LISW-CP with nine years of clinical social work experience based in South Carolina. He works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and guilt and shame. He also supports people facing parenting pressures, workplace problems, and major life changes.
TJ draws on his background as a clinical social worker and a military combat veteran to connect practical experience with everyday coping skills. Sessions are grounded in clear conversation and steady listening. He uses motivational and client-centered ways of working to help people set goals and make changes that fit their lives.
He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed. Solution-focused methods are used when people want short-term direction and concrete next steps.
TJ aims to be straightforward and nonjudgmental in sessions. He talks through specific strategies, small experiments to try between meetings, and ways to measure progress. His work includes attention to co-morbidity, codependency, substance issues, post-traumatic stress, and money or career stressors.
Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish. He has professional experience in community nonprofit settings and with military-connected issues. People considering a match are encouraged to review session options and the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How TJ blends practical approaches for online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, asks about what matters most, and helps shape sessions around those aims. This approach is useful for people who want to direct the topics they bring up.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. TJ uses CBT to identify patterns, test new behaviors, and track small changes over time. This method tends to help with anxiety, mood, and guilt that ties to recurring thought patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. TJ will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining client-centered listening with concrete CBT exercises and some motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific session types are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, save travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer a session that uses video when they want face-to-face interaction, or a briefer phone check-in when time is limited. Discussing scheduling and format happens during the initial matching and planning stage to find what fits everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he address?
He works with guilt and shame related to actions, identity, relationships, and losses alongside other concerns such as addiction and trauma.
How does he approach guilt in therapy?
He uses motivational and client-centered methods to help people clarify values and decide on small, practical steps toward change.
What is his professional background?
He is a clinical social worker with nine years of experience and has worked in community nonprofit settings and as a military combat veteran.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He holds SC LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with him in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.