- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Justine
Justine Terzinski is a Wisconsin licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of post-licensure clinical experience. She works with adults over 18 who are managing anxiety, depression, eating and self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, and other life stresses. Her practice also includes work on trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar concerns, parenting stress, and LGBT-related issues.
Justine uses a straightforward, people-focused approach in sessions. She listens for what matters most and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations often include practical skills and ways to change day-to-day habits that drain energy or worsen worry.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools to name thoughts and behaviors that feed guilt or shame. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationship dynamics or attachment patterns come up. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox to help with motivation and present-moment coping.
In therapy she commonly addresses specific concerns like body image, eating and food-related issues, codependency, abandonment, and family of origin struggles. She also supports people facing fertility, adoption and foster care questions, blended family adjustments, and separation or divorce-related stress.
Sessions are aimed at making gradual changes that fit into everyday life. Justine emphasizes building self-worth and practical routines rather than abstract commitments. People who want direct conversation about guilt, shame, and how those feelings affect choices may find this approach relevant.
How her approaches translate to online work
Justine draws on client-centered therapy to focus sessions on a person's priorities and experience; this approach means the conversation follows what matters most to the client and builds from their strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that fuel guilt or anxiety, often through simple exercises and homework between meetings. Emotionally-focused ideas help when relationship wounds or attachment patterns show up, guiding conversations about feelings and interaction patterns.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques if something doesn’t feel like a good match. That means methods can shift over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten sessions for quick check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow people to practice skills between appointments in the settings where they live their daily life. Licensed professionals commonly use these advantages to keep therapy practical and doable without promising particular services.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with anxiety, depression, eating and body image concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related areas that often involve guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy for someone carrying shame?
She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Emotionally-focused ideas help when attachment or relationship dynamics are central.
What is her clinical background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of clinical experience since licensure and additional prior work in helping roles.
Where is she based and licensed?
She holds an LCSW license in Wisconsin and practices with clients who are adults over 18.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the platform or contact the service to verify how sessions are delivered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.