Ida Terry, LPC

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Narrative-focused counselor for life change

Details

Name	Ida Terry
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Oregon
Licensed in	Connecticut, Arizona, Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	22

About Ida

Ida Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience supporting people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She offers steady, practical guidance and listens for the stories that shape a person’s choices and feelings. Ida draws on Narrative approaches alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas.

She helps people name the problems that feel biggest and then try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on real-life steps people can take between meetings, not just talk in the room.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, blended family issues, codependency, anger, intimacy problems, and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. She also works with those coping with life changes, military and veteran issues, multicultural stress, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Ida combines practical coaching with open listening.

She uses motivational interviewing to support change and existential themes to help people consider meaning and values. The result is a collaborative plan that respects each person’s background and goals. Located in Oregon, Ida communicates in English and is available to work with people internationally through remote session formats.

To begin, prospective clients select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Ida works with, alongside the areas below.

Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Blended family issues
Codependency
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ida among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ida among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Ida among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ida among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ida among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ida directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ida directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Ida’s Approaches Work Online

Ida uses Narrative Therapy to help clients separate themselves from limiting stories and rewrite the ways those stories affect their daily choices. Narrative work can be useful for relationship challenges, identity questions, and patterns that repeat over time.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening environment where the person’s goals lead the work. That approach supports emotional processing, motivation, and clearer decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when practical skill-building is helpful; CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors to try small, testable changes that reduce distress.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Ida collaborates with each person to figure out what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. The aim is a plan that feels useful and doable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills, phone works when bandwidth is low, chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing connection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of problems does Ida address?

She helps people with addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her practice uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful stories and test new responses in daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 22 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including addiction, family problems, and veteran-related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and is located in Oregon with licensure recorded in AZ LPC and OR LPC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How is the cost of therapy handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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