Terry Brewer
Practical, values-based therapy for lasting change
LCSW Indiana
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Terry
Terry Brewer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience providing counseling in a variety of settings.
Background and approach
He has worked with individuals, couples, and families across residential programs, correctional facilities, and both in-person and online services, focusing on addictions, mood disorders, family reunification, and a broad range of relationship and mental health concerns. He emphasizes respect, autonomy, and empathy in his practice and avoids approaches that rely on criticism or shame.
His style is relationship-centered and straightforward, offering validation while also challenging clients when needed. Terry integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with motivational techniques to create tailored plans that reflect each person's values and goals.
He describes his work as partnering with clients to pursue restoration, peace, and greater joy in daily life. Outside of practice, he is a husband and father who brings personal commitment to his professional role.
Terry accepts international clients and conducts sessions through multiple online formats in addition to scheduled live phone and video appointments based in Indiana.
How Therapeutic Approaches Translate to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, focusing on empathy, respect, and supporting a person's autonomy so they can explore values and goals. This approach helps people who need a validating space to rebuild confidence and clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness and can be helpful when intense emotions or chronic stress interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs and preferences and then adapt methods like CBT or DBT alongside client-centered principles so the plan fits the person's situation and goals.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue work when in-person meetings are impractical. These formats support consistent contact, routine skill practice, and timely check-ins, allowing licensed professionals to deliver psychotherapy and coaching in ways that match a client’s life and availability.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English