Terri Clarke – My website

I have a deep empathy for my clients vulnerability. I firmly believe that reducing their distress will rely on my attunement to who they are and how their patterns enhance or detract from their well being. I focus on issues that are most disturbing to them and tailor my approach to their specific needs and goals. Focus is given to my clients’ unique strengths and resources that often become obscured in times of acute stress. My clients relay that they can relax with me and honestly disclose their story because of my warmth, humor and ability to validate their experience. I ask questions and offer feedback so that they may deepen their work. By maintaining a respectful curiosity about their issues, clients learn to do the same for themselves in their journey toward self love and self mastery. Our interactions will process thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and sensations. Voice dialogue, Imago dialogue, cognitive restructuring, mindfullness, meditation, affirmations, EMDR, and experiential exercises comprise some of the tools for growth and healing. I share helpful psychotherapeutic research, reading or online resources as it applies. My office is comfortable, quiet, and easily accessible.

Addiction and Co-dependency

Whether you are in recovery from an addiction or involved with someone who is or was, the challenges of maintaining emotional sobriety while dealing with strongly held emotions can be a setup for relapse and regression. Often a deep sense of pain and shame accompany the experience. Past trauma is often a companion to this experience and needs treatment.

Trauma and Loss

Suffering symptoms of PTSD or being impacted by loss can be devastating. Whether the loss comes through the death of a loved one, divorce, or a stage-of-life challenge, the effects can be paralyzing and chaotic. Most of us need to rebuild, grieve well, reframe, and gain confidence within a structure that respectfully guides and supports our healing.

Couples Treatment

Many divorced people regret that they didn’t pursue good help for their relationship. Being a marriage specialist for over two decades, with certification in Imago Relationship Therapy, you can trust that you are in the care of a competent advocate for your marriage.