Terry "TJ" Rumler, LISW-CP

Terry "TJ" Rumler helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, compassion fatigue, and parenting strains. He is a licensed independent social worker with a focus on practical supports for everyday problems. Terry speaks English and Spanish and practices in South Carolina. His first aim is to make starting therapy as straightforward and hopeful as possible.

Terry is a military combat veteran and a full-time social worker at a community non-profit. He has nine years of experience working with people from many walks of life. He aims to listen without judgment and to offer steady encouragement while clients set their own goals.

In sessions he works in a motivational and client-centered style. That means he helps people clarify what matters to them, then supports their next steps. He also uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques when they fit a person’s goals and situation.

Terry often focuses on issues that commonly occur together - for example addiction with mood concerns or codependency with grief. He also brings attention to workplace strain, money pressures, and challenges faced by veterans and men who seek help.

He asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits his availability. Because his practice outside this directory is substantial, his weekly availability is limited to a few time slots. He invites people to begin when they feel ready to work on the next chapter of their life.

How Terry blends approaches for online work

Terry uses client-centered work to place the person’s goals at the center of the process. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the individual, and helping them set manageable next steps. It is helpful for people who want a supportive, collaborative relationship.

He also frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical strategies for symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and patterns that can feed addiction or workplace stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Terry will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He often mixes methods over time rather than sticking to a single technique, and he checks in regularly to see what is working.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to meet during a lunch break. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered methods to an online setting so people can continue progress without changing their daily routines.