- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Focus on next steps
About Terrance
Terrance Poindexter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses concerns such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, control issues, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
He uses straightforward, evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people break down problems into steps they can act on. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical next steps, not only on past events. He encourages clients to notice the strengths they already have and to build on them.
Terrance frames clients as the experts on their own lives and treats therapy as a collaborative effort. He invites honest feedback and aims to support people who want to make concrete changes. Conversations cover thoughts, behavior patterns, and small experiments to test new approaches.
People who come with guilt or shame can expect direct, respectful talk about how those feelings show up and what gets in the way of moving forward. He works to help clients separate unhelpful self-judgment from useful lessons and to identify actions that reduce ongoing distress.
His background includes two decades of clinical work in Indiana and practice using practical, research-backed techniques. He asks clients to focus on now and next steps while acknowledging how the past has shaped current choices.
How evidence-based methods work in online sessions
Terrance commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and helps strengthen the motivation to take manageable steps forward.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with clients about goals, try techniques that fit their preferences, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The first sessions often involve clarifying problems, identifying strengths, and picking a few small goals to work toward together.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-in visits when needed, or letting people connect from different locations. Many clients find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice techniques between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like guilt and shame, codependency, and forgiveness.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses practical, evidence-based methods to look at how guilt and shame affect thoughts and behavior and to try small changes that reduce their hold.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience and practices as an LCSW in Indiana.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Indiana as an LCSW and provides services tied to that licensure.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients, though any logistical or licensing details should be reviewed before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.