Theresa Shuart, LMFT, VA | Psychotherapist

About Theresa Shuart

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Peer Relationship Struggles

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Panic Attack

Psychological Trauma

Divorce Counseling

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Family Systems

Multicultural

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Theresa Shuart

I am a counselor and marriage and family therapist based in Rich Creek, Virginia. I see clients both in my home and through teletherapy across the state. I work with clients of all ages, using various therapeutic techniques, specializing in Solution-focused and systemic therapies. With over thirty years of experience, I have addressed a wide range of challenges. I hold a Master’s in Health Service Administration from Baylor University and an MSEd in Agency Counseling from the University of Virginia, providing a strong foundation for my clinical work. My approach uses several treatment methods to tailor care for each individual, including systemic therapies for family work; brief therapy for goal planning; cognitive behavioral therapy; and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). While I work with many issues, my primary focus is on clients dealing with depression, anxiety and panic, couples’ concerns, and children’s emotional and behavioral challenges. For children, I prefer play therapy, most effective in person, though I have adapted techniques for teletherapy as well. In my communication style, I strive to be authentic—laughing when things are funny and empathizing when they are sad. My counseling is not just about listening; I provide feedback and teach skills to manage problems, often having clients practice these skills during or between sessions. My journey into mental healthcare began early. Growing up, people often told me I was a good listener, inspiring me to study psychology and counseling. Like many therapists, my family experienced dysfunction, and as a teenager, I attended family therapy sessions. I was fascinated by how the therapist could understand so much by asking a few questions, observing seating arrangements, and noting body language. It felt like magic! Though I knew it wasn’t, I paid close attention and hoped one day to help others as she helped my family.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

Baylor University, Master's in Health Service Administration
University of Virginia, MSEd in Agency Counseling

NPI number

1700844065

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What practice does Theresa Shuart work with?

Theresa Shuart works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Theresa Shuart?

Theresa Shuart frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Theresa Shuart on their profile.