- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Depression
About Terry
Terry "TJ" Rumler helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions. He is Terry Rumler, LISW-CP, a licensed independent social worker-clinical practice. He offers straightforward support without judgment and aims to help clients find clearer ways forward.
TJ draws on a client-centered style that keeps the conversation focused on the person's goals. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and strong emotions in the moment. He also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change behaviors, such as with substance use or other habits. Solution-focused techniques help identify small, practical steps that lead to quicker relief and momentum.
With nine years of experience, TJ combines his clinical role at a community non-profit with prior military service. He understands how life events and workplace pressures can affect mood, relationships, and parenting responsibilities. He speaks English and Spanish.
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.
What Terry works with
Everything Terry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Terry helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Terry lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps shape sessions around personal goals and priorities so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and past experiences and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible. Video works well for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text allow check-ins and brief coaching throughout the week. These options help people access therapy around work, parenting, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Terry
What kinds of concerns does TJ help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career changes, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
TJ uses a client-centered approach that keeps goals in focus, combined with practical methods to change thinking and behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of experience and works full time as a social worker at a community non-profit, with prior military service noted in his background.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds SC LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's available times.
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