Terri values building close relationships with her clients and believes that collaborative relationships are the key source for transformation. She views counseling as an intentional process of personal and spiritual development, and comes alongside clients by creating safety and space for process and lasting healing. Terri reinforces culturally responsive treatment that includes tailoring her skill set to meet client’s unique needs.
Terri offers individuals and couples counseling services to compassionately navigate emotions, thoughts, behaviors, difficult relationships, family needs and transitional phases of life. She joins her clients in exploring what is below the surface of depression, anxiety, relational issues, faith conflicts, body image, grief and trauma. She views the counseling journey from a developmental lens rooted in attachment theory, separation-individuation theory and research in neurobiology. Terri gained competency and fulfilled accreditation in the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program at the Townsend Institute, Concordia University Irvine.
Terri’s commitment to marriage and family is a passion which provides insight and strength to her professional life. She is married and has launched three young adults to college and beyond. To rest and restore, she enjoys walking with friends, reading, making holidays festive, fitness and morning coffee with her husband.