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You're here because something in your life needs attention or change.
Whether you're grappling with emotional pain, relationship issues, work-related stress, or a sense of unease you can't quite identify, I'm here to help.
I bring deep commitment and passion to my work, providing tailored support to help each individual I work with make lasting, positive change.
About Me
I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor based in Ohio, with over ten years of therapeutic experience. My journey into this field was ignited after two decades of work in human resources for Fortune 500 companies and running a robust small business. This mid-life career transition was inspired by my long-standing passion for individual and team development.
My Approach
I employ a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Family and Systems Theory, depending on what each client's situation calls for.
My approach is adaptive, and I prioritize meeting you where you are. I am committed to creating a safe, respectful, and compassionate space, where I take an active interest in understanding the unique challenges you face.
Your Journey
Taking the first step towards change is an act of courage. If you're prepared to embark on this journey, I am here to empower and support you every step of the way.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in navigating the complexities of life and helping you move towards a happier, more fulfilling experience.
Best regards,
Terri, Licensed Clinical Counselor
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Terri Kern. 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.
Terri is incredible, not just during our video counseling sessions but also with her deep and reflective sessions notes that she will send me a day or two later. These notes distill our conversations and provide me with breakthrough insights, or she provides recommendations for relevant books or learnings that can facilitate better understanding and new perspectives on relevant subject matter. She has been incredibly helpful on my journey and I am truly grateful for her!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Terri for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
After 2 sessions, Terri has been very nimble and responsive given how much material I've sent her. Would Highly recommend her if asked.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
Terri Kern makes you forget you're even talking to a therapist, so easy going , understanding and helpful. (Betterhelp) really is a phone away.
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Terri really makes me feel understood and recognized. Turned me around and pointed me in the right direction in the first meeting and it only got better.
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Terri has been extremely helpful to me. She is understanding and approachable and very easy to talk to. I feel like I’ve gained a lot from my experience with her.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Terri is fantastic. Can’t wait to start back up with her.
Written on Oct 02, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd
I am happy to work with her. This is still new.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
We’re just getting started, but so far I love working with Terri. She listens and she’s alway right on the money.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
If you could pick any therapist, definitely pick Terri. She really is a great listener and she has helped me through a really tough mental block that lasted for months. After working with Terri, I feel like I have control over my life again. And if I ever feel the need to seek out help again, I will definitely make sure I find Terri
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Excellent Care!
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 7 months
She is amazing
Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Very understanding, knowledgeable, she can listen but also offer solutions. You really feel like she’s invested and actually likes her job. It feels good talking to someone who enjoys helping me.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I saw Terri for two years before I moved state. She was phenomenal and I'm going to miss her dearly.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Terri is excellent! She is compassionate and kind, yet firm and takes time to get to know you for who you are. She is clear and thoughtful and shares ideas and resources in just the right ways.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been with Terri for over a year now. She is receptive to discussing what you feel is most important and needs addressed rather than rail roading you with what they think is the most pressing thing. She is down to earth, kind, and always helps to remind me that other people do feel the same things I do even when I’m feeling particularly isolated. She even went out of her way to set up a session with my parents and me which was incredible. Literally the only reason I would talk to somebody else would just be to get another perspective to bring back to Terry to unpack together. Incredible lady! Great glasses! 11/10 would recommend.
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Terri has been amazing! She has helped me through generalized anxiety and depression, along with a death in the family. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about these disorders, and ways to manage the symptoms!
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Terri is awesome.
Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
Thank you so much for helping me.
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Terri is a thoughtful listener who takes the time to think not only about my words, but about what I'm trying to say (and sometimes what I'm trying not to say) in order to help me look at myself in a different way.
Since she's got experience in non-counceling positions, she's able to relate with situations in ways that someone who has always been a counselor might not be able to.
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
The guidance Terri has provided for me could be summarized into a quote by Marcel Proust I like to turn to - "We are healed of a suffering only by experiencing it to the full." She helped me pull me out from a very painful place in life and reminded me to seek the happiness within me and around me. Terri has helped me grow and develop into a person I can be proud of! She is always attentive and interactive through our sessions. I very much appreciated the approaches she used. She would intervene when necessary, and slowly let me take more charge and feel a little more in control as we progressed. I would most definitely recommend Terri as a counselor; And much more so as the friend she is to me.
Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Glad I have Terri!
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am very happy and satisfied with what Teri has provided me. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in many areas. She has been a such a blessing and is so very kind and caring. I truly enjoy working with her and highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Terri is great and I always enjoy talking with her. She's a great listener. Even if I'm not sure I'll have anything to talk about during our session, she always gets me to open up. I enjoy our conversations and always feel better after.
Written on Feb 25, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 3 months
She is wonderful and has helped me so much so far
Written on Feb 18, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Terri has been a tremendous source of support for me from my very first session. She is understanding, empathetic and professional in every regard. We've had a great number of productive and helpful sessions and I've learned a lot from her. If you're dealing with anxiety or depression like I am, you'd be in good hands with Terri.
Written on Feb 03, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
It's easy to talk to her. She gets what needs to get better and focus's on everything that will make a difference.
Written on Jan 23, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Terri is amazing: she manages to be as supportive as a friend and a knowledgeable professional all at once. She’s given me the hope for a better life that I haven’t had in years.
Written on Nov 11, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
With Terri, I know she truly cares about me and what I am going through. She's an astute listener and really dives deep to help me figure out my problems.
Written on Nov 06, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Terri is an outstanding therapist. After only a couple of sessions, I feel significantly better than I did months into my prior therapy experience. Specifically, she understood my anxiety and provided reassurance that I was taking the right steps to improve it.
Written on Oct 08, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Down to earth, pragmatic, & supportive!
Written on Sep 25, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Terri is nothing less than amazing. She asks the right questions at the right time.
Written on Aug 19, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I have only worked with Terri for a few weeks, but it is such a relief. Terri seems to REALLY get me. She understands my issues and is so easy to talk to. It is much more comfortable that I expected it to be. I am greatly appreciative for her relaxing state and her amazing advice and reminders.
Written on Jul 03, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Terri is attentive, thoughtful, funny and relatable and gets to the root of exactly what is bothering me every time I talk to her! I really enjoyed working with her. Great sessions and advice, and methods I can carry forward with me in my life for many years to come.
Written on Jun 20, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I feel like when I finally gave BetterHelp a shot for myself, it was one of the best decision I made. I love talking with Terri and she makes me feel so much better. Even when my problems feel small she reminds me that they are important.
Written on May 28, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 4 months
Great.
Written on Apr 23, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Terri is literally perfect on every level! I truly can not believe I have even gotten so lucky to have matched with her.... From professional to personal and everything in between she is outstanding...
Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Terri is a compassionate person who really listens and provides valuable and practical insight. She helps define goals and different methods by which to attain them. Terri provides a safe, judgment-free environment in which I can be honest with her and myself. I am so lucky BetterHelp matched us!
Written on Mar 07, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It was very difficult for me to reach out and ask for help since I am such a control freak and micromanager. I was so happy to be matched with Terri. She is lovely, supportive, a wonderful listener, and has great coping suggestions for me. My life is markedly improved since I began my sessions with Terri.
Written on Jan 24, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Terri is amazing! She is helping me through a number of issues and most of all helping me to realize that what I am feeling is ok.
Written on Jan 24, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Terri is great! I feel like she completely gets me and understands what my feelings are and where they are coming from.
Written on Jan 20, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks
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