- Stress management
- Relationship work
- Executive coaching
About Terence
Terence Shigg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of professional experience. He helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, motivation, and life purpose. He also works with clients who want executive coaching and help with social anxiety or loneliness.
Terence approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and draws on their strengths. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and what small, doable steps could change daily routines and thinking patterns.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Terence uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and coaching methods to clarify priorities and build confidence. He encourages keeping changes manageable so momentum can build without overwhelming everyday life.
He brings sixteen years of experience working with adults in California settings. That background includes both therapeutic work and professional coaching with people navigating career shifts and personal transitions. Terence aims to balance support, problem-solving, and skill practice during sessions.
People who come to him often want help moving from uncertainty to clearer next steps. He helps them identify values, test small experiments in behavior, and adjust expectations. For anyone questioning what comes next after work, relationship, or health changes, his practice centers on practical planning and steady progress.
Approaches for finding direction and managing anxiety
Terence works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve everyday functioning. These skills can help with social anxiety, stress, and confidence by breaking large problems into manageable steps.Behavioral strategies and coaching methods are also part of his practice. That work emphasizes concrete goals, action plans, and accountability to build motivation and follow-through. It can be useful for people aiming to clarify life purpose or adjust career and relationship choices.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Terence will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to decide which techniques best match their goals, needs, and preferences. This helps shape sessions that feel useful and realistic.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options when you select the See online therapy options button. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time so conversations can occur between work or family obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, motivation, and life purpose, plus social anxiety and loneliness.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on practical steps and skill practice to create momentum.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 16 years of professional work experience in therapeutic and coaching roles.
What credential and region does he hold?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT and based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.