About Terri
Terri Wilkens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Terri focuses on practical steps that help people better manage overwhelming feelings.
Her sessions use a blend of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That mix lets her respond to emotional pain, stuck patterns, or intense reactions in the moment. She pays attention to how feelings show up in relationships and daily choices.
In sessions she encourages clear talk about what is happening now, what people want to change, and small experiments to try between meetings. She uses straightforward techniques to reduce panic, calm anxiety, and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also works on practical communication skills when relationships feel tense or confusing.
Terri draws on long experience across a range of concerns including family of origin issues, blended family stress, caregiver strain, body image and forgiveness. She also addresses mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and midlife questions. Her approach favors steady progress over quick fixes.
People who meet with her complete a short matching questionnaire and can schedule a first appointment following that step. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from Wisconsin as an LCSW.
Approaches used online and how they help
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and shifting emotional patterns that keep people stuck in repeated conflicts or intense distress. It can be useful when connections with others or strong feelings are central to the concern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, and clarifying personal values to guide action. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life direction questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce panic and mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try together. That collaborative process means strategies can be adjusted if something is not fitting or producing the wanted changes.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats were not listed. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, keep appointments during travel, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling and session length during the intake so arrangements match daily routines and give room for steady progress.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods to focus on emotions, patterns, and workable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional work experience to her practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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