- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- CBT and mindfulness
About Terry
Terry "TJ" Rumler is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has nine years of experience. He works with young adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and career concerns. He also addresses parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and workplace problems.
TJ draws on a client-centered style that focuses on what the person brings to the room. He uses motivational techniques to help people find reasons to change and to keep moving forward. He also incorporates cognitive behavioral ideas and brief solution-focused steps to break big problems into manageable tasks.
He is a military combat veteran and currently works full time as a social worker at a community non-profit organization. That background informs his practical approach and his interest in veteran and armed forces issues, men's issues, and co-occurring concerns like substance use and mood disorders.
TJ offers sessions in English and Spanish. He aims to work without judgment and to help people set realistic, achievable goals. He recommends confirming session options and scheduling details before booking, since his outside commitments limit weekly time.
People who choose TJ usually want straightforward conversations, concrete steps, and help sorting priorities. He can talk through communication problems, codependency, money and financial stress, guilt and shame, and recovery-focused topics. For those facing life transitions after school or early in a career, he focuses on practical next steps and coping skills.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It puts the client's priorities at the center and helps clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and uses small experiments and skill practice to change patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and builds commitment by breaking big goals into doable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. TJ will help identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and he will adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process means techniques can shift from week to week based on what is useful.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work, school, or family schedule. They can shorten commute time, allow quick check-ins between tasks, and make it simpler to attend when balancing study or early-career commitments. Ask about session length, timing, and whether Spanish-language appointments are available when you complete the matching steps.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach and motivational interviewing to help clients set goals and find reasons to change. He also uses CBT and solution-focused steps to create practical action plans.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working in social work and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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