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Janice Terry

Therapist · Texas

Janice Terry, LCSW

Compassionate therapist focused on practical skills

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  • Attachment-informed
  • Skills-focused
  • Health challenges

About Janice

Janice Terry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 26 years of clinical experience. She uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and major life changes. Her work often centers on rebuilding relationships and handling health-related challenges so daily life feels more manageable.

She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centered listening to make sure people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform the skills she teaches for mood and behavior changes.

Janice helps people develop concrete coping tools for sleep problems, eating concerns, and caregiver strain. She supports those facing chronic illness, cancer-related stress, and chronic pain with practical strategies to reduce daily burden. She also addresses addiction, grief, trauma, and identity concerns for LGBT clients.

Sessions focus on learning communication skills, setting boundaries, and practicing problem-solving. Janice helps clients set realistic goals and build steady habits to meet them. Her approach balances skill-building with work on emotions and relationships.

Janice practices in Texas and holds the LCSW credential. She works with adults and young people on a range of concerns including parenting challenges, career stress, and compassion fatigue. People interested in starting can expect direct guidance and collaborative goal-setting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. In sessions this can mean noticing how past losses or abandonment affect trust and closeness, then practicing new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify goals so people feel respected and seen while they decide what changes matter most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, sleep problems, and managing daily routines when health or stress interfere.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and which methods feel useful. That collaborative process shapes a plan that fits each person's needs rather than forcing a single model.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. It can also let people use video or phone options to match energy levels, bandwidth, or the need for a less demanding session style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janice help with?

She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and skills-oriented, combining attachment perspectives with client-centered listening and CBT and DBT techniques to teach coping and communication skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of experience working in clinical settings and with a wide range of behavioral health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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