- Guilt and shame support
- Self-esteem work
- LGBT affirming care
About Terry
Dr. Terry Gadson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses problems such as communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Dr. Gadson uses plain, evidence-based techniques to help people manage day-to-day symptoms. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and patterns that keep someone stuck. She helps clients practice new ways of responding to social anxiety and loneliness, and she supports people working through trauma-related reactions.
Her work emphasizes practical skills and steady progress. That can include learning short coping strategies for intense moments and building longer-term habits for self-regulation and self-love. Conversations often center on improving communication and repairing relationships with oneself and others.
She brings cultural awareness to sessions, and she specifically attends to issues common in LGBTQ+ experiences. Clients can expect a collaborative approach that checks in about values and personal goals. Dr. Gadson listens for what matters most and adjusts the pace to each person’s needs.
People often come for help with guilt or shame tied to past actions, identity, or family expectations. Sessions aim to make those feelings easier to understand and manage while developing clearer ways to move forward.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Dr. Gadson names evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the foundation of her practice. One common approach focuses on noticing and testing thoughts that fuel anxiety and shame, helping people try different responses in everyday life. Another approach emphasizes learning short coping skills for moments of high emotion so a person can steady themselves and continue functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work and she treats that as collaborative. She will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they pick or adapt methods and check progress as sessions continue.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is helpful, while video sessions let people use visual cues during the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people understand where guilt or shame comes from and to practice practical ways to respond. The work looks at thoughts, behavior patterns, and skills to manage intense emotions.
What is her clinical background?
Dr. Gadson has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician. Her background includes work with trauma, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin if I want to work 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.