- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused methods
About Terri
Terri Wilkens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. Terri also focuses on life purpose concerns and issues such as blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, and midlife transitions.
In sessions she listens and lets people talk through what matters most to them. She uses a mix of common therapeutic methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and practice different ways of responding. Conversations are direct and practical, focusing on what can change between meetings.
Terri draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values and test new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to attend to feelings and relationship patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and crisis coping are priorities.
Her work includes addressing family of origin concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress reactions. She offers help with panic attacks and mood difficulties in ways that emphasize skills and real-life practice. People considering therapy can expect straightforward talk about what is getting in the way and what steps might follow.
Terri practices in Wisconsin and works in English. Her approach aims to balance practical skill-building with attention to feelings so people can make clearer choices about their next steps.
How Terri’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small, values-based steps. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose and meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like panic attacks and mood swings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help people name feelings and make decisions that fit their own priorities.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Terri will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. She treats the search for the best fit as a collaborative process that can change over time as progress and obstacles appear.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new skills in the contexts where they live and work, and it supports consistent follow-up between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, plus related topics such as life purpose and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based methods to identify patterns and try new behaviors that align with what matters to the person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Terri has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin and practices in that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options with the platform before booking a first appointment.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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