Terry Mayo, LMHC

Terry Mayo is a licensed mental health counselor who centers sessions on practical strategies and personal strengths. She uses clear tools and calm guidance to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Terry believes each person knows their story best. She works alongside clients to build on what already helps them and to try new ways of coping when old ways stop working. The first step toward change is often the hardest, and she focuses on steady, manageable progress.

In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen emotional connection and pacing that matches each person’s needs. For people processing traumatic memories, she includes approaches aimed at reducing the intensity of those memories.

Terry has seven years of clinical experience in community and outpatient settings in Indiana. That background includes work with people dealing with family conflict, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She aims to help clients clarify values, rebuild relationships with themselves and others, and find a clearer sense of life purpose.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions focus on real-world skills, honest conversation, and short-term goals that lead to noticeable changes over time.

How online therapy and therapeutic approaches fit together

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety and depression. It uses exercises, thought records, and small experiments that translate well to video or messaging. Attachment-based work looks at how we relate to others and ourselves, helping people notice patterns that affect relationships and feeling safe to connect. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental listening stance and follows the client's pace to build trust and clarity.

Terry approaches choosing methods as a team effort. She will discuss goals and preferences during early sessions and suggest which approach or combination might fit best. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs and progress become clearer.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls make it possible to use worksheets and visual tools in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when video would be difficult, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins, journaling prompts, or when typing feels more natural. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.