- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Terry
Terry Jensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationships, and parenting. Terry also supports people facing major life changes and caregiver stress.
Her background includes social work, foster care, and healthcare settings. She completed a Master of Social Work at Rutgers University and holds a Gestalt Therapy certificate from the Institute for Gestalt Therapy. That mix of background informs a practical, behavior-focused practice.
In sessions she looks at how past experiences shape current behavior. Terry uses behavioral approaches alongside psychodynamic ideas to identify patterns that keep problems going. She then works on concrete strategies to change those patterns and reduce distress.
Her toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques. That variety lets her shift between talking through emotional history and teaching specific skills for handling anger, stress, or relationship conflict.
Terry describes therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to listen, offer interventions that fit the person, and help clients set realistic goals. People who want direct, practical work on issues like anger, coping with change, grief, or caregiver strain often find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting dominated by them, then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with ongoing anxiety, anger that interferes with relationships, and stress from life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and works well for anger management, anxiety, and mood difficulties by teaching skills and step-by-step experiments. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple practices for calming the body and mind. It can reduce reactivity, improve impulse control, and support coping with grief and caregiver stress. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to their goals and preferences. Sessions may combine approaches as needed so people get both insight and concrete skills. The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, plus caregiver and life-change issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends behavioral work with psychodynamic exploration and uses practical skill-building alongside deeper reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in social work and clinical settings, including foster care and healthcare.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.