- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Terrie
Terrie Pittman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and anger. Terrie talks directly and plainly about current problems so people can start making changes that matter in daily life.
Her approach combines Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, understand relationship dynamics, and practice different ways of responding under stress. Sessions focus on specific, usable skills as well as understanding how past connections affect present reactions.
Terrie has worked with many people over the years on parenting, premarital concerns, anger management, domestic violence recovery, and relationship maintenance. Her experience includes addressing blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people coping with divorce, infidelity, jealousy, and forgiveness challenges.
In a typical session she listens to what is happening now, identifies unhelpful patterns, and suggests practical steps to try between meetings. That might mean experiments in how to bring up a difficult topic, small behavior changes to reduce reactivity, or communication practices drawn from the Gottman Method.
Terrie works in English in California. People who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online process.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and how early relationships affect current reactions. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong responses and how to shift those patterns over time.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers practical techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood.
The Gottman Method teaches specific communication and conflict-management skills for relationships. It emphasizes small, concrete exercises to improve how people talk about problems and repair after disagreements.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Terrie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean mixing attachment insights with CBT exercises or bringing Gottman tools into relationship-focused sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can meet around work or family obligations. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to how a person wants to use remote sessions, helping make steady progress without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical, combining attachment work, CBT, and Gottman ideas. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of relationship and emotional issues. That includes parenting work, premarital counseling, and anger management.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California. Her practice and licensing are based in California.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile. The site’s booking flow lists the session types offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact rates that apply to your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site’s booking process.