- Family systems framework
- CBT and MI techniques
- Workplace and EAP experience
About Teresa
Teresa "Terri" Dawe, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem, career questions, and depression, and also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas. Terri speaks English and brings long experience in outpatient and workplace settings.
She earned her MSW from Rutgers University after undergraduate study at the University of South Carolina. Terri completed a Post Master’s Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Family Institute and received training in the Duluth Model of Domestic Violence at the same institute. Those experiences shaped her background in both clinical care and program development.
Terri has supervised interns and clinicians working toward licensure and has held administrative roles building clinical programs with documented, evidence-based outcomes. She also spent 16 years managing Employee Assistance Programs, consulting with unions and human resources, and providing training and consultation to other professionals on family and couples cases.
In clinical work she uses a family systems framework to help people see how their histories affect present relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation to support change. Terri has experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders and applies these methods when appropriate.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building skills, and helping people make practical changes in relationships and daily life. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Terri commonly draws on a family systems approach and cognitive behavioral techniques in her work. Family systems work looks at how a person’s history and relationships shape current patterns and helps identify recurring dynamics that affect mood and behavior. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve functioning.She also uses motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to support readiness for change and to teach practical skills. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum, while psychoeducation provides clear information about symptoms, coping steps, and relationship patterns. Choosing which mix of approaches to use is collaborative; she and the client decide together based on needs and goals.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote work to keep consistent appointment times and to apply the same therapeutic tools used in person, adapted to the client’s circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression, and lists guilt and shame among additional focus areas.
How does she approach therapy?
Terri uses a family systems framework alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation to help people recognize patterns and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience in clinical practice, supervision, program development, and workplace-based services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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