Terri Chester, LCMHC
North Carolina · 31 years in practice
Terri Chester is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 31 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCMHC, North Carolina
- #2389 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1639479868 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Terri
Terri Chester is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 31 years of experience. She helps people cope with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, stress, and life transitions. She works in a straightforward, collaborative way to identify practical skills and next steps.
She trained at Appalachian State University and holds an advanced certificate in expressive arts therapy. Her work has included public schools, community college, university settings, mental health agencies, independent practice, and wilderness therapy.
Background and approach
That variety shaped a flexible approach to different life situations. Her style is client-centered and strength-based. Sessions focus on what a person already does well and how to build new resources.
She offers clear tools for problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and coping with strong emotions. Terri often uses cognitive and cognitive-behavioral techniques for goal-setting and practical change. She also integrates mindfulness, expressive arts, body-centered methods, and Gestalt-style work when sensory or experiential methods help insight and healing.
Therapy is described as a partnership where she listens and provides structure and support. People meet to learn skills for emotional regulation, self-care, and pursuing new directions. Terri draws on outdoor and experiential education experience when it fits a client's goals.
Her approach emphasizes steady growth through self-reflection, skill practice, and realistic planning.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Terri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Terri names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Jungian and Practical Approaches Work Online
Jungian therapy emphasizes symbols, dreams, and personal meaning. Online sessions can include conversational work about dreams and life stories, and may use imagery or journaling between sessions to deepen insight. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the person. In video or phone sessions this looks like reflective conversation, clear feedback, and jointly chosen goals to guide progress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options like Jungian exploration or more goal-focused methods such as CBT and together decide what fits the client’s needs and preferences. That plan can change over time as goals evolve and new issues arise.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth or visual focus is a concern, and live chat or text messaging for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, manage shorter check-ins, or continue work between meetings. The therapist will help pick the format that best supports each person's goals and schedule.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Terri help with?
She supports people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, stress, addictions, career questions, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and strength-based, focusing on collaboration, clear goals, and practical skill building in each session.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counseling for 31 years across schools, colleges, community mental health, independent practice, and wilderness therapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Terri?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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