My Approach & Philosophy
Terra Vera Wellness draws from the Latin roots of its name: Terra, meaning “earth” or “ground,” and Vera, meaning “true” or “genuine.” The therapeutic journey involves grounding oneself to engage in honest conversation, creating a clear and stable foundation from which to begin the work towards wellness and self-discovery.
Guidance Grounded in Genuine Connection
I'm Terri, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut. I work primarily with young adults, adults, and older adults. I have experience working with individuals experiencing difficulties with life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns.
My path to becoming a therapist began with following my own personal journey of receiving guidance to strengthen my resilience, learn about myself, and the things I needed to work on to cope and build my life worth living. I do this work because I know its impact. My practice is focused on working together to unpack, establish goals, and integrate effective skills to address concerns.
Clinical Approach
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Collaborative Care
A partnership to unpack emotions and establish goals in a supportive environment.
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Integrated Strategies
Personalized tools from DBT, CBT, Trauma-Informed, and Solution-Focused modalities.
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Grounded Dialogue
The journey begins with honest conversation in a calm, reflective space for wellness.
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Purposeful Growth
Dedicated to strengthening resilience and building a life truly worth living.
Anxiety — Depression — Grief — Life Transitions — Substance Use — Anxiety — Depression — Grief — Life Transitions — Substance Use —
Therapy Session Options
Intake Assessment
The journey begins with an intake session (approximately 60 minutes) where we collaborate to understand your history and determine the frequency and length of sessions that best support your individual growth.
Standard Session
Focused 45 to 60 minute individual sessions designed to offer an inviting space to reflect, grow, and implement healthy strategies for coping and growing resilience.
Focused Check-In
Shorter 30 minute sessions offer a flexible option to stay connected and integrate effective skills into your daily life between deeper therapeutic work.