Welcome to Evolution of Self where we listen, empower, and help you transform your life. Evolution of Self provides a safe space to explore, challenge, and change the parts of you that might feel anxious, angry, sad, guilty, shame, judgmental, and / or unworthy.

Theresa Wheeler, LPC/S, LAC/S, MAC, CS

BrainSpotting Certified Clinician

Your desire for change, healing, and to find yourself again has led you here. You are ready to set down the mask of everything being fine and allow for the deeper healing of the parts of you that have been longing for care, compassion, love and acceptance. You may desire the authenticity and connection that comes from inner healing.

I work with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm / suicidal ideation, substance use disorders and more. I will walk with you as you work to connect with your true self, empowering you to address the issues that brought you into therapy. Increasing life satisfaction, safety, and making positive life changes will always remain the focus of our therapeutic work. Together we will navigate how your past is impacting your present and work to evolve from past trauma / emotions / situations that have kept you from attaining the life you desire.

I am licensed in South Carolina and Illinois with over 25 years of experience. I provide trauma treatment using Brainspotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (adults), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (youth). Trauma techniques, MI, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, and CBT are integrated to enhance healing potential. Positive therapy practices are utilized to help you explore the issues that are leaving you feeling stuck and help you to evolve into the self you desire to be.

What is this thing called Brainspotting?

Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that allows clients to identify, process, and release core issues including but not limited to emotional / body pain, trauma, dissociation, and a variety of other challenging symptoms. Together, we will work to locate the eye position which allows for processing unresolved issues that are impacting the quality of your life. 

My counseling style is supportive, positive, and compassionate. I believe there is power in the words we use both in therapy and in life. Healing allows us to use different words to describe ourselves, others, and the world around us. When we feel better, we do better and when we do better, we feel better. I believe everyone desires and deserves acceptance and connection. I am here to support you on the path to finding your authentic self, in developing healthy connections with yourself and others, and to feel better about the life you are living. The goal is to help you thrive, feel empowered, connect with the positive voice inside of you, and see the possibilities ahead.

I integrate multiple approaches to provide comprehensive care. I am trained in multiple CBT modalities to treat mental health and substance use disorders. I utilize DBT-informed approaches to address emotional dysregulation, self-harm, PTSD, and suicidality.

Trained in

* Brainspotting – Certified

* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

* Cognitive Processing Therapy – Trauma treatment for adults.

* DBT (informed practice)

* TF-CBT – Trauma treatment for children / teens.

* Motivational Interviewing

* Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

* Matrix Model Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

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