- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and caregiving
About Terry
Terry Jensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and other life changes. She also addresses issues related to family of origin, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
Her method looks at how past experiences shape present patterns. She talks through how early roles and expectations still influence behavior today. Then she uses behavioral strategies and deeper psychodynamic reflection to shift those patterns over time.
Terry draws on evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She also uses Mindfulness approaches and client-centered techniques to support practical coping skills. Gestalt ideas inform work that links present experience with earlier family dynamics.
Sessions typically focus on clear goals. That might mean reducing anxiety, improving communication, managing grief, or handling parenting stress. Terry offers concrete exercises, thought-work, and reflections that help people notice and change repeating patterns.
Her background includes foster care work, healthcare settings, and experience with children with disabilities. Those settings shaped her attention to caregiver stress, aging concerns, and end-of-life topics. She works with adults across a wide age range and with different relationship situations.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that reflect what matters. It can help when recurring worries or old family rules limit daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable steps and practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and shifting repetitive responses learned in childhood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship, giving people space to find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week or keep appointments when travel is difficult. It can also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Talk with the therapist about what style and timing will best fit everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Terry works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem, and related concerns. She also lists family of origin issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines behavioral techniques with psychodynamic reflection. Sessions often include CBT tools, mindfulness practices, and client-centered conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in social work and clinical settings, including foster care and healthcare.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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