- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Imago relationship ideas
About Terry
Terry Massey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in North Carolina with 26 years of experience. He works with adults on relationship and family concerns, stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, addictions, and issues around intimacy and parenting. Sessions address common life changes and self-esteem struggles as well as more complex concerns like attachment or coping after loss.
Before focusing on private practice, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a long history in community mental health and early childhood settings and has held leadership roles in behavioral health programs.
His approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. He also draws on existential and experiential ideas to help people examine values and meaning in their lives.
Terry works with relational systems and individual patterns that trace back to the family of origin. He uses Imago relationship ideas and emotionally focused work when couples or partners want to repair communication and closeness. He also addresses work-related stress, caregiver strain, and concerns common to LGBT clients.
He has provided clinical supervision for other social workers and counselors and has experience with community support teams and intensive in-home services. International clients can be seen and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
This therapist uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and practice specific skills for stress, anxiety, and mood problems. CBT sessions focus on concrete strategies and short-term exercises that translate well to remote meetings.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central. EFT aims to identify interaction cycles and build more secure emotional responses between partners or within relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and the particular problems a person brings, and then they decide together which methods to try. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and treatment is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication techniques to an online setting so therapy remains practical and focused on everyday change.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship and family issues, stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy questions, parenting and life changes, among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral work and existential ideas, adding emotionally focused and Imago methods where relationships are involved.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 26 years in mental health, including roles in community agencies and behavioral health programs, plus supervision experience.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and holds the SC LISW-CP credential; his practice is located in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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