Ida Terry, LPC

Ida Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate grief, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She creates a calm, supportive environment where people can examine wounds, process anger or resentment, and take steps toward meaningful change and restored connections.

Her approach blends behavioral and collaborative therapies with attention to clients' cultural backgrounds and personal values. Ida emphasizes a growth-oriented mindset and works strategically with diverse clients to set realistic goals and build practical skills. She also integrates faith-informed perspectives when clients wish to include biblical principles as part of their healing journey.

Ida reports dual licensing as a Professional Counselor and an Alcohol Counselor and holds advanced clinical training including a Master of Arts in Counseling, a two-year Advanced Certificate in Internal Family Systems theory, and a Certificate of Achievement in Addiction Treatment of Military and Veteran Culture. She welcomes individuals from varied backgrounds and collaborates with each person to tailor treatment to their needs and aspirations.

Approaches that guide online care and collaboration

Ida often draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their own solutions and strengthen self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing mood, anxiety, and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who are ambivalent about change by highlighting personal values and enhancing intrinsic motivation to pursue recovery or healthier habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ida partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts techniques to fit the client’s situation and pace. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations. Ida uses these modalities to support consistent progress and practical problem solving in everyday life.