- Neuro-cognitive approach
- EMDR and hypnotherapy
- CBT and client-centered
About Terry
Terry Wester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
Before counseling she worked in business and supervised teams, and that experience led her to continue her education in counseling. She spent seven years working in a community health clinic, supporting people who had chronic pain and long-term health issues while also addressing the thoughts and habits that made daily life harder. During that time she also taught weight management and smoking cessation classes.
For the past two years she has maintained a private practice in Texas. Her work spans a wide range of issues, including panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, grief and major life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among the additional areas she pays attention to when relevant to a person's concerns.
Terry uses a mix of approaches to fit different needs. She describes her method as neuro-cognitive, reflecting research showing the brain can change patterns of anxiety, depression, thoughts, and behavior without repeatedly reliving painful memories. She also draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral tools, existential ideas, EMDR, and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
In sessions she focuses on understanding a person's background only to shape a different future. She invites people to consider practical changes in thinking and behavior that can ease symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person, helping them clarify values and goals. It tends to suit people who need a supportive space to talk through difficult feelings like guilt and shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses practical tools and exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and shift negative self-beliefs.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to address traumatic memories and intense distress by working with how the brain processes those memories. It can be helpful when past events feed ongoing shame, intrusive memories, or panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Terry will discuss options with each person and help decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions emphasize skills practice, narrative work, or trauma-focused methods.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to be on camera for parts of a session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered work, and EMDR techniques to remote settings, and Terry will explain how any chosen method will be scheduled and structured.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a neuro-cognitive framework alongside CBT and other methods to address guilt and shame, focusing on changing thinking and behavior patterns rather than making someone relive painful memories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience, including seven years in a community health clinic and two years in private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.