- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Terri
Terri Bassi-Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 36 years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strains, grief, addiction, and other life changes. Terri works in a direct, conversational way and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her approach is client-centered, which means she collaborates with the person in front of her rather than imposing a plan. She listens, offers observations without judgment, and asks questions that help people identify what matters most. Terri points out how thoughts about a problem shape reactions and behavior, and she helps people test and change unhelpful thinking.
Terri also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that keep problems going and to build new coping habits. Solution-focused techniques are used to set clear, achievable goals so progress is visible. Motivational interviewing informs work with addiction and readiness for change by helping people clarify their own reasons to act.
Her sessions mix talk with practical exercises and small experiments tailored to the person’s goals. Expect homework that is concrete and focused on specific situations that cause trouble, such as losing temper at home or feeling stuck at work.
Terri values direct collaboration and steady pacing. She will work with clients to name small, testable changes and track results. If a person wants to try different techniques, she adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
To begin, readers should use the online therapy options button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Terri draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing in her practice. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person’s lead, asks clarifying questions, and helps people set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and build commitment, which is useful for addictions or when someone feels stuck.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Terri treats this as a collaboration - she and the person will try methods, notice what helps, and shift the plan as needed. That way the work stays focused on real problems like losing temper at home or managing resentment at work.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she help with?
She works with anger related to relationships, work frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions to life stressors.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens, makes observations without judgment, and asks questions to clarify goals.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has 36 years of experience practicing as a therapist in Pennsylvania.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.