Dr. Terrayce Hunter, CA Psychologist 17120

Dr. Terrayce Hunter is a California licensed clinical psychologist with 26 years of professional experience and a California license listed as CA Psychologist 17120. Licensed in California since 2001, she has developed deep expertise in working with addictions, life stage transitions, and complex family dynamics. She has provided services to children, teens, and adults and has a particular interest in the aging process and geriatric concerns, including the grief and loss that often accompany later life stages.

Her clinical work emphasizes psychological testing and assessment, using test results to clarify diagnoses and guide treatment for a range of personality styles. In therapy Dr. Hunter focuses on motivational inquiry and practical skill building to help people identify their strengths and unlocking potential. She applies her training to support individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, and addiction-related concerns.

Across her practice she aims to help clients navigate life changes, resolve family problems, and build coping strategies that align with their goals and values while honoring each person’s unique history and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Hunter

Dr. Terrayce Hunter commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing in her clinical work. CBT helps identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that focuses on strengthening a person’s own motivation to change and is especially helpful for addictions and behavior change efforts.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to support relationships and family dynamics, exploring how early bonds influence present-day patterns and helping clients build more secure ways of relating. Choosing the right approach is part of therapy’s early process - Dr. Hunter works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Dr. Hunter is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to access regular care, maintain continuity during life transitions, and integrate therapeutic work into daily routines.