Terry Jensen, LCSW

Terry Jensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of professional experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and holds a certificate in Gestalt Therapy from the Institute for Gestalt Therapy. As an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she has worked across settings that include foster care, healthcare, and services for children with disabilities, and she has supported clients ranging in age from 18 to those over 70.

Terry works with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and life situations. Her practice addresses how past experiences shape current patterns and focuses on practical steps toward healthier functioning and better relationships. She integrates behavioral strategies with psychodynamic ideas to explore underlying dynamics while teaching coping skills for anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. Gestalt-informed work helps keep attention in the present moment while also processing earlier material and modifying behaviors for improved outcomes.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate approach tailored to individual goals. Terry emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and realistic steps toward change. She aims to create a comfortable setting where frank discussion is met with support, and she invites those ready to do the work of change to partner with her toward meaningful, positive results.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing them through practical exercises and skill-building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment challenges and helps clients develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms and respond differently to difficult situations.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness, breathing, and gentle attention to thoughts and bodily sensations. This approach supports stress reduction, emotional regulation, and coping with ongoing life demands by teaching simple practices that can be used throughout the day.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, blends acceptance of difficult internal experiences with commitment to values-based action. ACT can be helpful for people struggling with avoidance, chronic worry, or life transitions by encouraging psychological flexibility and purposeful steps aligned with what matters to the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Terry will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments. These options increase accessibility and make ongoing care more manageable while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent support across different modes of communication.