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Online therapist

Terry Massey

Calm, practical help for families and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW, LISW-CP
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Terry

Terry Massey is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years in mental health practice. He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and has worked across clinical and community settings since the mid-1990s. He sees individuals, couples, and families and brings practical, experience-based care to people managing relationship and parenting concerns.

Terry keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. He uses clear talk, structured techniques, and relational work to help people reduce stress, manage anger, and improve communication.

Background and approach

He draws on cognitive-behavioral tools and experiential approaches to help families and partners change unhelpful patterns. His background includes clinical work in child and family services and leadership roles in behavioral health. He trained in Applied Control Theory and has supervised clinicians and interns in community agencies.

Over the years he has worked with a wide range of issues from addiction and mood disorders to intimacy and grief. In sessions he focuses on practical steps and skill building. Parents and partners often leave with concrete strategies for conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

He emphasizes collaboration so people can apply new skills outside of therapy. Terry works with people on relationship repair, parenting challenges, and the stresses that come with major life transitions. He also supports those facing trauma, addictive behaviors, and mood concerns.

His practice combines structured interventions with attention to the emotions that shape family life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for families

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel understood; it helps when relationships need space to rebuild and when parenting feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on the emotional bonds between partners and family members and helps repair attachment and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person or family to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments as needs change over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy families. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, keep continuity during transitions, and follow up with brief check-ins between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these channels to teach skills, coach through difficult moments, and support family changes from a distance.

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 concerns does Terry address?
He works with relationship and family issues, anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting, intimacy challenges, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
What is Terry's therapeutic style like?
He combines clear, practical methods with relational work. Expect goal-focused sessions that teach skills and also address emotions in family and couple dynamics.
What experience does he bring to family work?
He has 26 years in mental health and early childhood fields, including roles in clinical services and behavioral health leadership supporting children, families, and community programs.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCSW and LISW-CP licenses and practices from North Carolina; credential details include NC LCSW C005677 and SC LISW-CP 9324.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
26 years
Licensed
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English

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