Terry Massey, LCSW, LISW-CP
Experienced LCSW focused on relationships and change
Details
| Name | Terry Massey |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LISW-CP |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, South Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 26 |
About Terry
Terry Massey is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from North Carolina. Terry aims to build practical partnerships that help people navigate difficult moments and everyday stressors.
Terry spent many years working in mental health and early childhood services. He has provided individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy across a wide range of concerns. He draws on multiple approaches to match the method to each person's needs rather than using a single formula.
Background and approach
In session he focuses on clear goals and concrete steps. He often uses narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work around connection and intimacy.
Terry helps people with relationship and family conflict, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and challenges tied to identity and intimacy. He also supports parents facing parenting strain and professionals coping with compassion fatigue and career stress. Clients can expect direct, down-to-earth conversations.
Terry emphasizes strengths and practical skills so people can handle life changes with more confidence. Over time the goal is to move from crisis support toward lasting self-reliance.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management among the things Terry works with, alongside the areas below.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Terry among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Terry 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 he 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 Terry directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many of Terry's sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which helps people rethink the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships to create new possibilities. Narrative work is useful for identity, relationship, and grief concerns where changing the story can reduce shame and increase agency.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and understanding the person's experience so they feel heard and supported. That approach pairs well with Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which focuses on emotions and connection when intimacy or attachment is the issue.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Terry will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needs change over time. The first few sessions often involve deciding which approaches feel most helpful.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or communicate in writing when that feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Terry commonly address?
Terry works with relationship and family conflict, anger, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career stress among other concerns.
How would you describe Terry's therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, goal-focused style. Sessions blend narrative thinking, client-centered listening, and practical techniques from cognitive and emotionally-focused approaches.
What is his professional background?
He has 26 years of experience in mental health and early childhood services, offering individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy.
Where is Terry licensed and based?
Terry is licensed in North Carolina as LCSW and also holds LISW-CP status in South Carolina; he practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
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 Terry?
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