Terry Sloan

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Terry

Terry Sloan is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 22 years of clinical experience working from North Carolina. She draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to support people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship tensions, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice centers on helping clients notice patterns in how they relate to themselves and others and develop strategies that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Rooted in attachment ideas and informed by cognitive behavioral techniques, Terry emphasizes clear, empathic communication in sessions and supports practical skill building around coping, emotion regulation, and boundary-setting.

She also brings attention to identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues, caregiver strain, and the emotional impacts of major life changes. Terry aims to help clients find resilience in the stories of their lives and to translate insights into meaningful change.

Those who work with her can expect a collaborative approach that values each person’s narrative while targeting goals like improved sleep, reduced panic, better self-esteem, or healthier relationship patterns. Terry welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and then practicing new behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings and coping, helping clients build healthier support strategies and improve communication. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaborative goal-setting to create a therapeutic environment where clients can explore values, identity, and life purpose.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Terry will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for everyday life.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it possible to continue therapy through transitions and allow for frequent check-ins, skills practice, and communication-focused exercises without requiring travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Terry commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self esteem, and career concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The approach combines client-centered listening with attachment-informed perspectives and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients shift unhelpful thoughts and improve interpersonal patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Terry brings 22 years of professional experience to her work, offering long-term clinical exposure to a variety of presenting concerns and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCMHC and practices from North Carolina; her license is listed as NC LCMHC 5450.

Does she conduct sessions in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with Terry?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English