Terri Talley, LCMHC

Terri Talley, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), is a North Carolina-based therapist with a decade of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She combines formal training in forensic psychology and clinical mental health counseling with advanced study in mind-body approaches to help clients find resilience and renewed purpose.

Terri has a strong focus on challenges that include first responder concerns, traumatic and violence-related losses, suicidality and survivors of suicide, workplace and traumatic loss, end-of-life matters, and the complex emotions that accompany grief and existential questions. She offers practical guidance and emotional support to individuals, families, and organizations navigating these difficult experiences, and she works with caregivers and older adults facing aging-related issues.

Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Terri provides counseling, coaching, support groups, and organizational grief processing tailored to each client’s needs. Her approach emphasizes collaboration - helping clients identify goals, build coping skills, and make meaning from painful experiences. Outside of clinical work, she enjoys kettlebell training, live music, rowing, gardening, and reading.

Evidence-based approaches for online trauma and grief care

Terri uses structured, evidence-based methods to help clients process difficult experiences and reduce symptoms. EMDR is a structured therapy that helps individuals reprocess distressing memories so they hold less emotional charge, which can be helpful for trauma, violence-related loss, and persistent intrusive memories. Somatic Experiencing focuses on bodily sensations and nervous system regulation to release trauma-related tension and restore a greater sense of safety in everyday life. Mind-body techniques such as breathwork and guided imagery support stress reduction and resilience by teaching practical skills for calming the body and improving emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Terri collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and effective for the client.

Online therapy with Terri is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reach support from home or work, and receive consistent treatment even when in-person meetings are not feasible.