About Teri

Born and raised in San Diego, CA, I have been helping and advocating for adults, children, and families for over 13 years. I am a graduate of Fresno State University, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I try to find common ground with my clients to build trust whether through my love for hiking, challenges being a mom, healthy eating, or my love for chocolate. As an African American woman, I not only relate to my clients through shared cultural experiences but with the unique challenges women and young adults face dealing with trauma, anxiety, and work-related stress. My main goal is to make sure that you feel welcomed, comfortable, build trust, and connect with me as not just your therapist, but as a person.

Lets Work Together

Healing & Empowerment Counseling Center specializes in providing mental health services for African Americans, women, young adults, and adolescents who are looking for a safe judgment-free environment to get the tools they need to have lasting healing, change, and success. I understand that my clients might not want to, or be able to spend a lifetime in therapy. I make sure each of my clients have the tools for their journey right now, and skills that they can use at work, school, home, and within their relationships. Most importantly I work to ensure that my clients have an understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and triggers, in order to sustain lasting success even after our time together.

 
 
 

Professional Background

Education

Bachelor of Social Work, Fresno State University Class of 2009

Masters of Social Work, Fresno State University Class of 2011

Licensing & Primary Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California: 99348)

My Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Psychotherapy | Internal Family Systems (IFS) | Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) | Dialectal (DBT) | Motivational Interviewing | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Trauma Counseling | Mindfulness