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Online therapist

Terri Rawson

Calm guidance for life and family concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Terri

Terri Rawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She practices in Pennsylvania and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and family concerns. Terri aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and acknowledges how much courage it can take to begin.

She approaches sessions believing each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Terri listens carefully and helps clients build on those strengths to handle current challenges.

Background and approach

She uses practical conversation and supportive coaching to help clients make steady changes. Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting matters, and concerns common to young adults. Terri also addresses ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related experiences.

This range lets her tailor sessions to a variety of life situations. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and real-life strategies. That can include new ways to cope with stress, tools to manage anxiety, or steps to navigate grief and loss.

She helps people try small changes and notices what works. Terri offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She helps people find a path forward at a pace that fits their life and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits

Terri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach involves skills-building work to manage stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and planning strategies that can be used day to day. Another approach centers on processing trauma and grief through careful conversation and pacing so clients can make sense of painful events without becoming overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Terri collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and comfort level. She adjusts pace and techniques together with the client so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit people on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into a busy day or provide ongoing check-ins. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into school, work, and family life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Terri address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns. Young adult issues are also a focus.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Terri treats clients as experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions emphasize practical conversation, coaching, and steps to handle everyday challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience providing counseling and related supports.
What credentials and licences does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds the licences PA LPC PC016913 and WV LPC 2698.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for appointments?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Terri?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Languages
English

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