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Terry Young

Terry Young, LPC

Texas

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Licensed counselor - Life purpose and mood concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Attachment issues

About Terry

Terry Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and questions about life purpose.

Terry listens for what feels stuck and helps people sort priorities and next steps. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation and practical skills for coping with strong emotions. She adapts what they talk about to the person’s situation rather than following a fixed script.

Her work often addresses patterns that show up in relationships and self-view. That includes communication problems, control issues, and family of origin difficulties. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and the fallout of substance use.

Terry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build new habits and handle stressors more effectively. She draws on approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors, while also attending to how early attachments shape current reactions.

Clients can expect clear goals and practical strategies alongside space to talk through painful experiences. Terry asks questions, offers feedback, and helps plan small steps that can be tried between sessions. She works in English and practices in Texas as an LPC.

Practical therapy approaches and remote sessions

Many of the techniques Terry uses come from evidence-based approaches that help people change thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-style methods focus on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing more balanced thoughts; these are commonly used for anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, measurable actions such as activity planning and skills practice to reduce avoidance and build coping strength.

She also draws on approaches that pay attention to attachment and relationship patterns. These methods look at how early relationships influence current reactions and aim to shift interaction styles and expectations in everyday relationships. That can help with loneliness, codependency, and communication problems.

Finding the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Terry will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. Clients are treated as active partners in selecting methods and pacing change.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone pick a meeting type that best suits their energy level, bandwidth, and daily schedule.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment and life purpose.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

Terry focuses on practical conversation and skills. She helps identify patterns, set clear goals, and plan small steps to try between sessions.

What is her experience level?

She has eight years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, relationship, and addiction-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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