Terry Carreiro

(MA, LMHC)

About Me

Hi! I am so excited for what the future holds for you by taking this first step. It takes tremendous courage, but you and your happiness are absolutely worth it! You deserve to be happy and live a fulfilling life. I believe that with every ounce of my being. I have made helping people get out of their own way my life’s mission and work, starting with myself. Know that all of my advice is never something that I have not done for myself.

Let me start by telling you about myself. I have been a licensed therapist in MA for the past ten years. I graduated with my Masters degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from UMA of Dartmouth in 2004 and obtained my LMHC in 2006. I have worked with children and adults, with issues ranging from Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, healing from trauma and adjusting to major life changes. What I love the most about this work is creating a space that is safe enough for individuals to do the inner work which will lead them to a more fulfilled life. I believe that therapy can benefit anyone and is not about masking or escaping our emotions. It is about learning how to honor them, and having the tools to navigate through what you are feeling instead of allowing your feelings to control and define who you are. Only then can we navigate any circumstance that comes into our lives and feel like we are the master of our own fate.

Additionally, as a wife and mother of two young children, I know the challenges that couples face in transitioning from just the two of you. Being a mother is the best and hardest thing in my life. I also know first-hand the challenges a woman can face in her identity during this very vulnerable time. Since becoming a mom I have become passionate in helping woman not just regain a sense of who they were, but better yet, create an even greater version of themselves.

I have also been studying and coaching in motivational psychology for twenty years. Having also been certified in energy medicine, my style is more holistic and spiritual. I have found, that one of the commonalities that my clients possess is the inability in the present moment to fully and unconditionally love and accept themselves. That, in my opinion, is one of the most difficult things to learn how to do. But, the most important to learn if we are to live the life that we so desire and deserve for ourselves. I use many approaches and customize your treatment plan to what will work for you and your specific situation. I respect how much courage it takes to start or continue this journey. But, I wholeheartedly believe that investing the time to take care of ourselves in this way is the most worthwhile thing we can do for ourselves and the ones we love. I feel so very honored to be able to do this work and never take for granted the trust that is created in the therapeutic relationship. I look forward to working with you and being a guide that can introduce you to a happier and more empowered you!!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem

I also have experience in Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder

Years of Experience: 15

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMHC #6129 (Expires: 2019-12-31)

Reviews

Written by S.U. on Feb 04, 2019 after counseling with Terry for 2 days on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

Working with Terry has been so helpful. She is skilled at getting to the heart of the matter, offering sound advice and support. I highly recommend Terry!

Written by D.A. on Dec 31, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Terry is a great counsellor. I've been working with her for over a year now and she's helped me on a regular basis to deal with the usual challenges in life. it's good to have someone holding your hand.

Written by J.I. on Nov 27, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Terry has been a wonderful addition to my mental health care. She helps me to navigate relationships that can sometimes be tricky as well as provide a good ear when I just need to vent about issues in my life.

Written by K.I. on Nov 01, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

Terry helped me through a tough family situation and gave me some great coping tools that I still use regularly (my sister was impressed and even said "you've been in therapy, haven't you?"). Would highly recommend!

Written by M.A. on Oct 18, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Terry is a compassionate therapist. She has been able to help identify and tackle head on the areas of concern for me. My experience with Terry has been very positive.

Written by H.E. on Jun 11, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, self esteem, and career

Terry is helping me to put back together the pieces that were left of my life. I started feeling like a new me. Thank you!

Written by M.E. on Apr 01, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

I enjoy talking to Terry - she listens to what I have to say. She has been helping me with my anxiety, depression, and stress.

Written by C.A. on Feb 06, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and career

Terry is very down to earth and a great listener. She was very accommodating with my schedule. She gave me some great pieces of advice that I had never heard before.

Written by .. on Jan 03, 2018 after counseling with Terry for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and anger

Terry is excellent to work with.

Written by A.M. on Dec 07, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Terry has been great - very personable and accommodating. She instantly put my skepticism regarding online counseling at ease! She's easy to talk to and clearly knows her stuff.

Written by I.E. on Dec 01, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks

Terry has been a strong support for the past year. She’s insightful and caring and open and passionate.

Written by O.L. on Nov 22, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Amazing ! Can’t fault her :) Super supportive and knowledgeable.

Written by M.I. on Nov 02, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 10 months on issues concerning family, and self esteem

Terry is a great therapist. She is incredibly professional: can listen very well, grasp the situation fast, explain in clear terms and remember the conversations over months. Terry is very intuitive and attentive. She is also very energetic and motivating.

I contacted Terry after a breakup with a girlfriend, which was painful and left a lot of issues open. Already after a couple of weeks, Terry could very well explain the dynamics of my relationship over the last 2 years, giving perfectly plausible insights into the psychology of the former girlfriend. We quickly moved on to other issues in my own psychology and Terry helped me understand my hidden motives and blocks. She gave very practical advices and exercises, which allowed not only to understand, but also to change my behaviour.

Terry is a flexible therapist, she has a big variety of methods, stories and comparisons, and you can easily discuss with her what you need to make your therapy most comfortable for you. She is very experienced - so if even if you don't have a good idea of what you need, Terry will help you find together the best way to bring you to your real and strong self.

Finally, I cherish very much Terry's spiritual experience, which allowed me as a practicing Christian to discuss spiritual issues. Here - as also with all other issues - Terry is very tactful and respectful.

Written by J.E. on Oct 18, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger, and career

Terry is a great therapist. She is very kind and understanding. Very knowledgeable and open minded. She is always very helpful and she always responds in a timely manner with empathy. She also gives great suggestions. I would recommend her to everyone I know.

Written by L.U. on Oct 14, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Terry responded quickly to my concerns and offered excellent help to me and as a result I am feeling much better now than a couple of weeks ago!

Written by P.. on Oct 03, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt

Warm and friendly, Terry brings a positive approach to counseling and is ready with self help solutions applicable to online counseling.

Written by R.O. on Sep 11, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning relationship, family, and trauma and abuse

Terry is compassionate and offers challenging insights into my situation. She is able to see root causes that I have missed and she addresses them with simple exercises I can do on my own.

Written by N.A. on Aug 26, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger

Terry has been really nice and supportive. She doesn't judge me, and helps me a lot. I'd recommend her to a lot of people.

Written by A.N. on Aug 24, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Terry is a great counselor and a real expert - very empathetic and a caring listener, and on a nice high energy level every time we talk. I would highly recommend her to anyone :)

Written by B.P. on Aug 23, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, and anger

Fantastic counselor and has really helped me with my world view. I look forward to our talks every week.

Written by A.M. on Aug 22, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

Terry has continued to give me the support and understanding I have needed and still need. Her way of addressing issues are so true and her approach to each problem is tackled so well which has helped me grow even more spiritually and helping me understand myself and address my issues with a very open and balanced outlook.

Written by D.D. on Aug 06, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 6 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting, and self esteem

Terry is a great counselor. She is super friendly and professional at the same time. She encouraged me a lot and provided me with a lot of resources to help myself. Really I wish to meet her in person one day:) Thank you terry for your time, advices and the words of encouragement that you told me.
You helped me a lot :) God bless you.

Written by X.I. on Aug 01, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, self esteem, and career

The knowledge and the keen insights Terry has given me are immensely helpful. She has helped me see more clearly a situation that I have been deeply troubled with. I never feel judged in my session with her, and most importantly, she believes in me and in my growth. I highly recommend Terry. I am truly grateful for her.

Written by R.O. on Jul 26, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

Terry is a delightful counselor who truly cares!

Written by M.O. on Jul 12, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, anger, and career

Terry has been very responsive in her communications with me. She is also very easy to talk to. Very relatable and approachable. I do not feel comfortable opening up to most people, however with Terry I feel I can share my thoughts and concerns without hesitation. She is very professional.

Written by C.O. on Jul 01, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief

I have found Terry very helpful, the way Terry interacted with me, listened and responded to my emails promptly. I felt supported and acknowledged, Terry helped me during a very difficult time and offered practical ways of working through whatever I was facing.

Written by J.O. on Jun 27, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Terry has been a great help to me. I would recommend her to anyone.

Written by R.O. on Jun 25, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and self esteem

Have really enjoyed working with Terry. Her knowledge and support has helped me understand things that I did not have the insight to. I feel lighter and more confident in myself, and positive for the future.

Written by G.E. on Jun 23, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, and anger

Terry has been consistent, insightful, kind, and knowledgeable!

Written by T.O. on Jun 20, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Exceptional insights and resources to help "work" through issues. Compassionate practitioner. Genuine in her approach.

Written by K.A. on Jun 20, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

Terry had helped me implement things to quicken my recovery. She is kind, easy, and very helpful.

Written by S.C. on Jun 20, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, and self esteem

Terry is an amazing entrepreneur. Her ability to dissect your situation is unparalleled by her ability to help solve it. She has never overwhelmed me with too much information at once, and has always been kind and understanding. Highly recommend.

Written by G.E on Apr 30, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks

Terry is very helpful and the things we discussed helped me.

Written by G.E on Mar 26, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, and anger

Terry is very smart and knowledgeable and possesses very keen insights. I think she is amazing.

Written by T.O on Mar 17, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Empathetic, resource rich but REAL in approach. I have benefited from and enjoyed our exchanges and progress.

Written by S.H. on Mar 08, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar

I've been working with Terry for a few months. In that time, we have covered a lot of ground. Terry remains impartial and supportive through the therapy process. I greatly appreciate her humor, humility, and contributions into handling sensitive matters. I appreciate all the assistance that she has provided.

Written by A.M on Feb 09, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

Terry has helped me a lot and I probably can't thank her enough. From so far away, she's helped be become a stronger person and for me that is everything. She's warm and kind and has no problem in calling things as they are but in return giving you insight about it. She's been and still is a great counselor. Thanks!

Written by G.I on Jan 24, 2017 after counseling with Terry for 2 days on issues concerning relationship, and self esteem

She's just great, from a few lines she read me like an open book! I'm so happy to find her as my counselor!

Written by R.O on Dec 20, 2016 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and parenting

Terry is responsive, incredibly intelligent and understanding of a number of different issues. I have greatly enjoyed working with her.

Written by A.L on Nov 23, 2016 after counseling with Terry for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, and self esteem

Terry is a great listener and has a deep insight. It's really easy to talk with her and you can feel immediately that she gets your point.

Written by X.I on Nov 08, 2016 after counseling with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, and self esteem

She has been professional, non-judgmental, insightful, supportive, and encouraging, making me feel absolute safe to share my struggles. She has provided me with helpful resources that I could use to help myself. I always look forward to reading her response because every time I read her reply, I feel helped and supported. I am hopeful to change for the better in continuing my sessions with her.