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Terri Beard, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Terri
Terri Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem struggles, and stress. She also addresses substance use issues, OCD, trauma and loss, and career challenges.
Terri earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University. She draws on several therapeutic approaches to structure sessions and set clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core part of her work, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods.
Sessions are pragmatic and goal-focused. Terri helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. She uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term objectives and track progress over time.
For people with trauma-related symptoms, Terri also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as one option. She combines that with motivational interviewing when someone needs help building readiness for change around substance use or other behaviors.
Her style is straightforward and aimed at producing practical changes people can use between sessions. She supports LGBTQ clients and addresses concerns like intimacy, parenting strain, grief, and burnout. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the standards of an LPC licensed in Texas and Georgia.
How Terri uses evidence-based approaches online
Terri works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills - thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans for managing anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and commit to actions that matter. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and moving toward chosen goals. For relationship or intense emotional material she draws on client-centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas to explore feelings and improve communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Terri discusses methods and options with each person and chooses what fits their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The key practical benefits of remote work are preserving time for appointments, fitting sessions into a busy week, and making shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Many people find it simpler to try strategies between sessions when they don’t have to travel to an office.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with most often?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, stress, substance use concerns, OCD, trauma, grief, and career challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then try practical experiments to test new responses and reduce distress.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has eight years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Georgia and practices from Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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