- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Life transitions
About Terry
Dr. Terry Gadson is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and those questioning identity or seeking life purpose. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, social anxiety, and the strain of major life changes.
She focuses on helping people build self-love and repair communication problems. Sessions look at how past experiences affect present choices and relationships. She works with LGBTQ+ individuals and with people dealing with isolation or post-traumatic stress.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and reduce shame or guilt. Conversations tend to identify small, manageable changes rather than sweeping promises of quick fixes.
Dr. Gadson pays attention to cultural factors that shape how people experience stress and connection. She supports people as they test new ways of relating and set boundaries that fit their lives. Progress is measured in clearer choices and steadier day-to-day coping.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Dr. Gadson draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical skills. One common approach she uses centers on building coping strategies for anxiety and stress through behavioral and cognitive tools. These methods help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, testable changes to reduce day-to-day distress.Another approach focuses on processing trauma-related reactions in manageable steps. This involves gradually addressing painful memories and their current effects while developing stronger emotion regulation and relapse-prevention habits. The aim is to reduce the grip of past events on current decisions and relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process includes regular check-ins and adjustments when a method is not helping as expected.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make therapy fit into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing short check-ins during a busy week, or offering alternatives when camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients maintain consistency and build momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose. She also helps people facing social anxiety, isolation, and major life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to identify small steps and coping strategies. Conversations aim to clarify choices rather than promise a single solution.
What is her experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That background informs how she helps people manage stress and process past trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or in-person visits are offered.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.