Terri Beard, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Terri Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.

01About Terri

Terri Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas. She holds a master's degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling and brings eight years of experience supporting people through a range of struggles. Terri aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk openly and set clear goals.

She often helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or stress. She also supports those facing relationship challenges, career questions, substance use concerns, and difficulties like grief or past abuse.

Background and approach

Terri lists work with LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and attention issues among her focus areas. In sessions she takes an empathetic, goal-focused tone. She centers conversations on the person's priorities and uses practical tools to address day-to-day problems.

Clients can expect straightforward talk, collaborative planning, and efforts to build useful coping skills. Terri uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and solutions-focused steps.

She also uses acceptance-oriented work and trauma-focused techniques when those fit the situation. People who prefer encouragement along with clear steps tend to find this style helpful. Terri describes herself as supportive and action-oriented, aiming to help clients move toward goals and feel more effective in daily life.

02Credentials

LPC (Texas): License 79438 · expires July 2027
LPC (Georgia): License LPC012937 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1972148393 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Terri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Co-morbidity
Control issues
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Trichotillomania
Women's issues

Methods Terri names

These are the methods Terri names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

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04Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can reduce feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior and trying small experiments to change them, often helping with anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that may be used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge.

Figuring out the best fit is part of the first conversations. The therapist will ask about goals, history, and preferences, and then recommend approaches to try. This is collaborative - methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or commute. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework planning, or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, and career or life-change challenges.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The approach is empathetic and goal oriented with a client-centered focus. Sessions emphasize practical steps, collaborative planning, and supportive listening.

What is Terri's professional background?

She has eight years of experience and holds a master's degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. Her work has included mood disorders, OCD, substance use issues, and trauma-related concerns.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

She practices in Texas and holds Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Texas and Georgia as listed.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients located according to licensing and platform rules.

What session formats are available?

Terri offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and started?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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