- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Trauma recovery
About Terri
Terri Wilkens is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She aims to make the first step easier and invites people who are ready to try talking things through to reach out. Terri emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be named and examined.
In sessions she focuses on practical ways to cope and make small changes that matter day to day. Terri blends approaches to match what each person needs, using skills work, emotion-focused conversations, and values-based planning. She helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and set goals that fit their life.
Her background includes three decades of clinical work in a variety of settings. That experience informs a calm, steady style that balances listening with concrete tools. Terri often guides people through grounding and distress-tolerance skills when emotions feel intense.
People come to Terri for help with family of origin concerns, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions like divorce or midlife change. She also supports those dealing with panic attacks, mood shifts, body image struggles, and post-traumatic stress.
Terri works to make therapy clear and doable. She encourages clients to move at their own pace and checks in about what’s helping and what needs to change. The aim is to build coping strategies that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build actions that match those values. It uses small, practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity, which can help with anxiety, stress, and midlife questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact. It breaks down unhelpful patterns into manageable steps and teaches skills for changing reactions to panic, mood shifts, and ruminating thoughts.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and expressing core emotions to improve how people connect and communicate in relationships. It can be useful for resolving relationship strains and family of origin issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Terri will work together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts methods over time if something isn’t working.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Ask which formats are offered and how scheduling works. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, helping people keep consistent appointments while they manage work and family demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Terri focus on?
Terri supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas like caregiver stress, communication problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical. She listens closely, offers skill-based tools, and helps clients set small, achievable goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, which informs her steady, experienced approach to therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, listed as WI LCSW, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Terri?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.