Terra Ogle
Experienced LCSW guiding practical change
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Terra
Terra Ogle is a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in behavioral health. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois and has spent her career helping people manage depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and trauma histories.
Background and approach
Terra draws on a social work perspective that addresses both internal coping and the environmental factors that influence change. Her therapeutic manner is warm, supportive, and collaborative; she likens the process to acting as a tour guide while clients explore the concerns they want to address.
Terra emphasizes building on existing strengths and teaching practical skills, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. In recent years she has developed a focused interest in trauma and in understanding how past experiences shape mood and behavior.
Clients can expect a reflective approach with gentle guidance and light humor, and a clear invitation to lead their own therapy journey.
Practical approaches and online therapy options
Terra commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaching concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. DBT supplies skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients manage intense emotions and improve communication.She approaches treatment collaboratively, viewing the choice of technique as part of the work together rather than a fixed prescription. The therapist helps assess your needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or adapts methods so the plan fits your situation and evolves over time.
Online therapy offerings include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it possible to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and schedule appointments that fit with daily life while working with licensed professionals.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English