LPC, 14 years of experience
Welcome to Circle of Friends Counseling & Consulting. A place of healing, serenity and inclusivity! Terri is an energetic Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in GA with 15 years of experience. During my sessions, I take an integrative approach, combining interventions like CBT, DBT, and others, while also incorporating both learned knowledge and personal lived experience. I believe that maintaining compliance, building rapport, and collaborating with the client enables more effective solution identification and encourages strong client commitment.” Through a combination of professional training and lived experience, I offer a safe space to help you navigate betrayal trauma, PTSD from infidelity, and the aftermath of abuse. Together, we’ll work to rebuild your sense of self, strengthen your mind, and rewrite your story—because you hold the pen. You have the power to decide how your story ends. "Let’s take the first step—together."
In your first session, you can expect a safe, welcoming environment where you’ll be listened to without judgment. We’ll start by discussing your goals, challenges, and what brought you here. The focus will be on getting to know you better and understanding your unique situation.
What sets my therapeutic approach apart is my commitment to using an integrative, client-centered method. I combine evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a deep understanding of both learned and lived experiences. This personalized approach ensures that we’re not just addressing the symptoms, but also the root causes of your struggles.
I’m passionate about working with individuals who feel stuck or are struggling to see the strengths within themselves. My goal is to help them rediscover their inner potential and provide the support, motivation, and tools needed to create lasting, meaningful change." Do you or your relationships feel unhealthy, unproductive, or even toxic? Have you found yourself stuck on an emotional roller coaster, desperate to get off—and stay off? Does “walking on eggshells” feel all too familiar? Learning to set healthy boundaries and process difficult emotions like anger isn't easy. And allowing yourself to be vulnerable? That can feel even harder. But healing is possible—and change is within reach. Whether you’ve experienced infidelity, betrayal, or emotional, physical, or verbal abuse, the effects can be lasting. Anxiety, depression, low self-worth, brain fog, and difficulty trusting or setting boundaries are all common responses to trauma. These challenges can shape how you see yourself and the world—but they don’t have to define you.
"By integrating CBT with meditation techniques that emphasize staying present—without harsh judgment—I help clients create realistic plans to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and manage unwanted emotions."