- Guilt and shame
- Anxiety and panic
- Attachment concerns
About Tera
Tera Rattler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices in Louisiana and holds licensure in Texas as well. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, including issues tied to guilt and shame.
She focuses on creating a setting where clients can name difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
Her work often addresses how early attachment or experiences of abandonment shape current responses. She also helps people facing caregiver stress, struggles with body image, and problems with control or impulsivity. Practical concerns such as money stress, communication breakdowns, and isolation are part of the conversations she offers.
Tera uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce intense reactions like panic and manage mood symptoms. She brings attention to forgiveness, guilt, and shame when those feelings are part of what a person wants to change. The approach is task-focused and geared toward what the client wants to work on next.
Clients can expect options to talk through recent events and make small behavior changes between sessions. She works in English and does not accept international clients. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are described in clear, practical terms during sessions. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and shame. This method helps when worry, panic, or harsh self-judgment interfere with daily life.Another approach looks at how attachment and early relationships shape current relationship patterns. It helps people understand why they react strongly to perceived rejection or abandonment and practices new ways of communicating and setting limits.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. That means trying a technique, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single method will fit.
Confirm the actual session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to join from different locations as long as they can arrange a quieter setting and good connectivity. Licensed professionals can adapt activities and exercises to work well over video or phone when that is helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Guilt and shame are listed among the focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques in a conversational way to help people name those feelings and notice the patterns that keep them stuck. The work often includes practical steps to change reactions over time.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience and holds LPC credentials. Her practice includes work with trauma, panic, mood problems, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana and is also licensed in Texas. Her stated location is Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription for the region.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.