Terry Hasenzahl, LMFT

Terry Hasenzahl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions and emotional challenges. She practices with a warm, caring presence and emphasizes building trusting, nonjudgmental relationships that help people move toward more peaceful, authentic, and healthy lives. Terry works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths and practical steps for change while offering education about coping strategies and evidence-based techniques.

Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, combining psychoeducation with a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to each person’s needs. Terry draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns, motivational interviewing to support change efforts, dialectical behavior therapy skills to manage intense emotions, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. She also uses narrative, solution-focused, family systems, insight-oriented methods, and has foundational training in EMDR level 1.

Terry brings particular experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver concerns, and challenges related to identity and intimacy. She invites people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to make a change to take the next step toward a better quality of life by exploring therapy together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Terry

Terry commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship where the person’s values and goals guide the work - it is especially helpful for those seeking acceptance and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Terry works with each person to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. This collaboration helps determine which techniques to emphasize and how therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographical limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, supporting consistent progress toward therapeutic goals.