- Guilt and shame work
- ACT and mindfulness
- CBT and motivation
About Terri
Terri Gossett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, and issues tied to self-esteem and career changes. Terri also addresses family of origin problems, guilt and shame, relationship infidelity, and the effects of domestic violence.
Her style is interactive and person-focused. Sessions tend to be conversational with attention to practical steps. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding.
Terri uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness strategies to help people relate differently to painful thoughts and feelings. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when someone needs to build readiness for change, for example with substance use or career moves.
She aims to treat people without labels and with respectful attention to personal values. That includes addressing issues like abandonment, body image, commitment concerns, and isolation in concrete ways. The focus is on clear tools and short-term strategies alongside longer reflections on patterns that cause distress.
Terri practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first session and to confirm the current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values rather than getting stuck. Online sessions can guide exercises in noticing thoughts, clarifying values, and practicing small behavioral steps between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new responses. In a virtual session this often means working through thought records, behavior experiments, and practical skills that can be tried during the week and reviewed together.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention practices to reduce reactivity to shame or anxiety. These exercises can be guided in session and practiced independently between meetings to build tolerance for difficult feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel by removing commute time and making shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Practical benefits include more flexibility for follow-up work and easier integration of new skills into daily routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she address?
Terri works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, career issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame and family of origin problems.
How does she approach guilt or shame in therapy?
She uses cognitive behavioral tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different responses without harsh self-judgment.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LPC credential and has 15 years of professional work experience with adults across a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and provides services from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the site matching button, complete the short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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