Terri Beard , LPC

Terri Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who earned her Master of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University. As an LPC she holds the credential that authorizes independent practice as a mental health counselor and brings eight years of clinical experience to her work.

Her background includes helping people address anxiety and depression, navigate relationship challenges, rebuild self-esteem, and cope with career-related stress. She has worked with clients facing mood disorders, substance use concerns, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, grief and loss, histories of abuse or neglect, and the everyday frustrations that can feel overwhelming.

Terri describes her therapeutic stance as empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and LGBTQ+ affirming practices to help clients set clear objectives, process difficult experiences, and build practical skills. She is also trained in EMDR, an approach used to support processing of traumatic memories.

Clients can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. Terri focuses on helping individuals define meaningful goals, work through trauma when present, and develop sustainable strategies for resilience and growth.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

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