LCSW-C, 25 years of experience
New to Grow
L.R. Terry is a compassionate and skilled Cognitive Behavioral Therapist dedicated to helping individuals break free from limiting thought patterns and develop healthy coping strategies. With a client-centered approach, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth and self-discovery. L.R. Terry specializes in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her sessions blend evidence-based CBT techniques with warmth, empathy, and practical tools that empower clients to take charge of their emotional well-being. Whether clients are working to manage stress, heal from past experiences, or build resilience for what’s ahead, L.R. Terry’s focus remains the same, guiding them toward clarity, confidence, and lasting change.
Your first session with L.R. Terry is all about getting to know you. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out, this is your space to be honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what you hope to change. L.R. Terry will start by asking questions to understand your story, your current challenges, and your goals for therapy. Together, you’ll start identifying patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. You’ll also discuss what a successful outcome looks like for you, so every session that follows feels intentional and focused. You can expect: -->A calm, judgment-free environment. -->Clear explanations of how CBT works and how it applies to your situation. -->Space to ask questions and set boundaries. -->A sense of partnership, not a lecture. -->By the end of the first session, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of where you are, where you want to go, and a roadmap for how you and L.R. Terry will get there, one intentional step at a time.
L.R. Terry’s therapy style is equal parts real talk and strategy. She blends the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a deeply personal, relational touch, meaning she won’t just hand you worksheets and call it progress. She’ll challenge you, hold you accountable, and celebrate every small win along the way. Her method is active and collaborative. You’ll unpack unhelpful thought patterns, practice new coping strategies in real time, and learn how to translate insight into action. L.R. Terry brings in mindfulness techniques, solution-focused tools, and goal-setting exercises tailored to each client, so the work stays relevant and measurable. Clients often describe her sessions as both clarifying and motivating. They leave feeling lighter, more self-aware, and equipped with tools that actually work outside of therapy. Over time, L.R. Terry's clients tend to report stronger emotional control, improved confidence, and a deeper sense of peace within themselves and their relationships.
L.R. Terry works best with individuals who are ready to face what’s holding them back and want to do the work to change it. Her clients often come in feeling stuck, caught between knowing what they should do and struggling to follow through. They may battle overthinking, low self-worth, emotional burnout, or patterns that keep repeating in relationships and daily life. She’s especially effective with clients who: -->Want to understand and reframe negative thinking patterns. -->Are navigating major life transitions, new careers, relationships, or personal shifts. -->Feel weighed down by anxiety, pressure, or perfectionism. -->Want to strengthen their emotional resilience and communication. -->Are tired of surface-level fixes and are looking for real, sustainable growth. L.R. Terry helps clients build a mindset rooted in awareness, self-compassion, and accountability. She meets people where they are, whether they’re rebuilding after loss, balancing family and identity, or simply seeking peace of mind, and walks alongside them toward clarity and confidence.
I utilized Cognitive behavior Therapy (CBT) to reshape thoughts, that address maladaptive behaviors that no longer serve the client.