Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 35 years of in-patient and out-patient professional experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Specializes in working with relationships, complex trauma (childhood trauma within families), PTSD, anxiety, stress disorders, addiction recovery, blended family issues, extended family issues, and spiritual crisis.
I lived and worked in Seattle for 28 years and in 2016 moved to southern Utah for the landscapes and the red rocks I love. I have a deep respect for personal struggles. I also have great confidence in the therapeutic process based on the transformations I've witnessed in the lives of the men, women, and young people with whom I've been privileged to work.
Many of my clients are high-functioning, corporate professionals, first responders, healthcare professionals, therapists themselves, or people who have been in therapy before but seek a more integrative approach. I also work with people new to therapy who are seeking to build a more solid foundation for their emotional health. The heart of what I do is create a safe space for clients to address the issues that are keeping them from moving forward in their lives.
My style is active and direct. I use trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches. I'm a Jungian and an experiential therapist and use Rational Emotive and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies. I've taught the MBSR, Jon Kabat-Zinn's 'Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction' course and integrate elements as it's extremely effective in working with anxiety as well as targeting the very roots of addictive behaviors.
As a therapist I draw not only on my education, but also on my life experiences as a woman, a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother. I am by nature interested in the world around me and continue to educate myself both formally and informally. In 1993, I began to practice Vipassana Meditation, a simple form of sitting/walking meditation. This continues to support me personally and has informed my work over the years.
Thoughts are powerful. They shape our lives, impact our health, and play an important role in our ability to be creative and to problem-solve. Thoughts impact the choices we make throughout our lives and can help us respond with resiliency when life challenges us.
I advocate living life with compassion. Change is hard. Most of us resist change for fear of what's unknown in the future. I understand it takes courage to reach out for help. If you wish to work with me, bring your grit, your honesty, but most importantly a strong commitment to yourself. I'm here to help.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Teri Nielsen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Teri is a fantastic therapist and is flexible enough to meet me where I am. Whether through the writing “therapy room” on the platform, or through in person video sessions, Teri has consistently provided a stable and grounded framework. She is kind, non-judgmental, supportive and has helped me stay focused on achieving my goals. Working with Teri has been a gift.
Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Teri for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Teri is a fantastic partner in my mental health journey. I feel deeply that she understands me and she has tools to help me dig deeper.
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Teri for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I couldn’t have picked a better person for this stage in my life. She’s extremely caring and knowledgeable
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Teri is amazing. Funny, blunt and caring.
Written on Jul 31, 2025 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Teri is very insightful and engaged. She helped me get to the "nub" of my struggle with anxiety and preoccupation. I recommend her wholeheartedly and without hesitation.
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Teri has been a monumental support for me through the good and the bad this year. She’s supported me through loss of family members, personal medical scares, getting laid off, and rekindling lost connections with family. She is incredibly thoughtful and a great listener. I would absolutely recommend her as anyone’s therapist.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Teri for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very thoughtful and supportive.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Teri is a kind, intuitive listener. She makes me feel safe as we work on understanding my thoughts and patterns of behaviors.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Teri is an excellent therapist with years of experience. She has helped me in many ways. Definitely would recommend her.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Teri cares about her patients.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Teri for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Great listener, I feel like my needs are heard and attended to.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Teri for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Teri has been such a wonderful and much needed voice of reason. I am grateful we were connected.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Teri for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
I don’t think I could briefly describe what Teri has done for me. She has done so much for my confidence. She challenges me, and encourages me. I have taken parts of me “off the shelf” that I didn’t even know I had. I would have to write a few pages just on how talented she is.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Teri for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Teri is an excellent therapist that I was matched to after signing up for Betterhelp. After working with her for two years, I am very happy with the work we've done and the support I've received from her. I highly recommend Teri and Betterhelp to anyone looking for therapy.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Teri for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Terri is my safe place in a world where i am the "camp counselor" for everyone else. She is my sounding board.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Teri for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
So grateful for Teri and the journey to work with her to grow!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I’m very happy with the help I’m receiving
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Teri is a Rock-star therapist!! She has helped me so much, more than I can realize. I can't recommend her enough!
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Teri has been a great source of support and guidance for me!
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Teri is a very good listener and she always summarizes what she thinks my emotions are when I am trying to work through something. I find it very helpful because sometimes all I have are stories and I’m not sure what the emotion is that I am feeling and it helps when she put it into words.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Teri is great at listening and helping me understand my issues better.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Teri is wonderful. I feel very comfortable talking to her. It's obvious she cares and really listens to what I say. I always feel better after talking to Teri.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Teri is always incredible and amazing. There is not a session where I don’t walk away with new insight on myself and my situations. I always have something to process and work through before the next session. Each week I feel like a better version of myself and I look forward to working with her every week
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Teri zeroed in right away on my issues and guided me compassionately and incisively on a path through my pain. She helped me to see my mental blockages and kindly assisted me through them. She especially aided me in finding a path forward to open up my own creativity. I highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Teri Nielsen is an amazing therapist. She is open and caring, and wants to help those in search of help on better help. I had a few sessions with her, the first was hard for me because it was new and I was nervous but by the end of the session I felt like I was talking with someone I could wholeheartedly trust.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Teri is understanding of my needs, provides clarity of how I can apply various tools to the matters I'm working on and empathy while making me feel respected.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Teri has been extremely helpful to me on my journey of self discovery. I've been struggling to find my identity again after suffering some trauma and abuse, and Teri has helped me guide my recovery in the most loving and understanding way. She recognizes my struggles and more importantly sees my strengths and how far I've come. Truly grateful to have met her. I'd recommend her any day to anyone.
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Teri is beyond fantastic. She always has a scientific way of communicating your struggles back to you, which I highly appreciate. She’s kind and funny and she listens and takes ample notes. I will return to Teri always.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I hope to find my way. I know my struggles and they’re what hold me down… I just need to believe in myself and I do that little bit day by day. And you gave me that slim oh hope that I can be independent and think for myself. Thank you Teri. You’re and been the best support in my corner when I’ve been dealing a lot with my family and my relationship.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Teri does a great job. Always checks in to see how I am doing. When we have live video sessions she is always giving me great advice on how to deal with what I am going through at the time. I would highly recommend her as a counselor! (insert thumbs up emoticon here). :-)
Written on Sep 04, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I had a brief time with Teri but overall she was listening, attentive and very supportive.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
In the short time I have been working with Teri I feel already feel like I have made a connection with someone who gets me. I have found a safe place to share my hopes, worries, frustrations, and dreams for the future all while navigating the day-to-day. I feel fortunate to have landed with Teri am looking forward to the growth that can be done through BetterHelp.
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Teri is wonderful. She listens intently and takes care to ensure she understands how I’m feeling. She encourages me and helps me recognize the progress I’m making. Teri challenges me to reframe my thoughts and get to the root of things. I’m so grateful to have been matched with Teri.
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Teri is a fantastic counselor and one that I appreciated her approach especially since she was very direct with me and noticed that I appreciate that sort of communication. She is very discerning and was of immense help.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Teri has been exceptionally helpful guiding me to think critically and kindly about myself, helping me build my self worth and confidence.
Written on Feb 07, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I was matched with Teri and I am so thankful I was. She has been an exceptionally helpful therapist who met me where I was and helped support my well-being through a very difficult and challenging family trauma. She was able to pick up on seemingly small things and help me untangle the threads of my knotted up feelings. I strongly and enthusiastically recommend working with Teri.
Written on Feb 03, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and adhd
Teri seems kind and caring. She has no pressure and seeks to meet you where you are at.
Written on Jan 25, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
One of the best things to happen to me in 2020 was Teri Nielsen. We had an instant connection and she has helped me tremendously in such a short amount of time. I am extremely grateful for her wisdom, insight and guidance. I am becoming a better person because of her.
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Teri for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Terri is caring, concerned and gives genuine valuable consideration to your issues
Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Teri is a great listener and calming presence. Her encouragement provides the confidence sometimes needed.
Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Teri is wonderful. She is very caring and holds the space in our sessions with kindness and intentionality.
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is phenomenal. Caring and sincere, makes an obvious effort.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Amazing listener and communicative. She is very kind and empathetic. I appreciate all of her help!
Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
There are a ton of cliche terms that come to mind when describing people. I can’t help but to choose one of them in describing Teri. She embodies what it means to be “down to earth”. I truly did get BetterHelp. I had some very particular things I wanted in seeking a counselor that is right for me. Sure, not every counselor is right for a person but I would venture to say that Teri could connect in more ways than you may think of given the chance. Thank you BetterHelp and thank you my friend Teri.
Written on May 02, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Working with Teri during my post-natal period was a fantastic experience. She was able to create the space I needed to share my vulnerabilities and guided me to insights about myself that had enormous positive impact on my mindset and life. I would definitely work with her again on any future challenges and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, skilled professional.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 2 months on issues concerning parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
We are just starting meetings - so far so good!
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I really enjoy my therapy sessions with Teri Nielsen. She shows genuine concern, is gentle in her approach, and very helpful with giving me a different perspective on things. When you are in the thick of things it is hard to see a situation for what it is. She helps me with this without being invasive, which I appreciate very much. They say you have to find a therapist whom you "click" with. I definitely feel like this is the case with Teri Nielsen.
Written on Mar 14, 2020 after therapy with Teri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
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