- Family systems focus
- Practical tools
- Compassionate support
About Teresa
Teresa 'Terri' Dawe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of experience. She helps people sort through relationship struggles, family tensions, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression in clear, practical ways.
Terri draws on a family systems framework to help clients see how their past shapes current choices. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational interviewing is a tool she uses to help people find the drive for change.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and a Post Master’s Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Family Institute. She also trained in the Duluth Model of Domestic Violence at the Family Institute and has supervised interns and provisionally licensed clinicians in outpatient settings.
Terri has led clinical program development and spent 16 years managing Employee Assistance Programs. She consults with unions and human resources and provides training to other professionals on family and couples cases.
In sessions she combines psychoeducation with practical strategies. Clients can expect a collaborative approach that aims for increased insight and steady progress. Terri emphasizes compassion and nonjudgment while helping people build clearer boundaries and greater self-respect.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Terri commonly uses family systems ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques. Family systems work helps people see how family roles and history affect current choices and relationships. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying thoughts and small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change by exploring a person's goals and values. Together, these approaches help with relationship patterns, codependency concerns, motivation, and mood issues. Choosing the right mix is collaborative; the therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to each person's goals and preferences.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the original biography does not specify which online or in-person options are offered. Many people find online sessions let them fit therapy into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and keep appointments more consistent. Others appreciate shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling step helps match session timing and style to daily life without assuming a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, family concerns, self-esteem, career matters, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, blended family issues, and workplace challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses family systems ideas plus cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients make changes.
How long has she practiced?
She has 34 years of clinical experience in outpatient settings, program development, and employee assistance work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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