Justine Terzinski, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Justine

Justine Terzinski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who offers therapy to adults. She brings six years of clinical experience and a background in the helping professions to her work. She focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier in daily life and more confident in themselves.

Her sessions emphasize empowerment and building self-worth. She favors a positive, whole-person approach and encourages small, doable changes that lead to better balance.

Background and approach

She listens closely and aims to validate concerns while supporting forward movement. Justine uses several different methods so care fits the person in front of her. She draws from client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the client’s needs.

She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn different responses. Mindfulness techniques are included when helpful, teaching simple ways to manage stress in the moment. Motivational interviewing can be used to strengthen commitment to change for issues like addictions or healthy habits.

She commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, parenting stress, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care issues, attachment and blended family challenges, fertility and family of origin topics. Sessions are offered in English and are conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Practical next steps are straightforward: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works with her availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Justine commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to find their own solutions, which helps when people want a compassionate space to talk through difficult feelings. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking or behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She may also bring in elements of emotionally-focused work and mindfulness when they fit the situation. Emotionally-focused work helps identify and express important feelings in relationships, while mindfulness teaches brief practices to manage stress and stay present. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process - she will work with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than choosing a single method up front.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. These formats let people meet from home or work and continue therapy between sessions through messages when appropriate. The variety of options supports flexible scheduling and ongoing access to support while the therapist and client determine the best path forward.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body image issues, and self-esteem challenges, among other concerns like parenting, relationships, trauma, and addictions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is supportive and empowering, using a positive, whole-person approach that focuses on listening, validation, and small practical steps toward goals.

What is her background and experience?

She has six years of clinical experience and a longer history in helping professions, bringing that experience to sessions with adults.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with Wisconsin license WI LCSW 9879-123 and practices from Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Eating disorders
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Wisconsin
Languages: English

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