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LCSW, LISW-CP

Terry Massey, LCSW, LISW-CP

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Terry

Terry Massey is a clinical social worker with 26 years of experience who brings a long history of training and practical work to therapy.

Background and approach

He holds LCSW and LISW-CP licenses and has served in a variety of clinical roles across mental health and early childhood settings; his background includes leadership and supervisory roles in community behavioral health as well as direct practice with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Terry draws on experiential and existential ideas alongside cognitive and behavioral principles to support clients as they navigate change and growth. His therapy style emphasizes a collaborative partnership where the relationship itself becomes the vehicle for change.

He uses multiple methods to help clients connect with their strengths, promote emotional insight, and develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship conflicts, addiction issues and ADHD among other concerns. Terry aims to guide people toward sustainable change so they gradually rely less on therapy and more on their own resources.

Based in North Carolina, he continues professional development while offering supervision and mentorship to emerging clinicians. His practice blends pragmatic problem-solving with attention to meaning and values, helping clients reshape patterns and adapt to life transitions with intention.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while exploring personal values and strengths to guide growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and mood disturbances. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works to deepen emotional awareness and repair relational patterns by helping partners or family members access and respond to one another's core feelings.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work; the therapist will collaborate with each client to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and life context. That may mean combining methods over time so interventions are both practical and meaningful, with the client shaping the pace and focus of treatment.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and keep momentum between appointments while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, skills-oriented and relational care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Terry work with?
He addresses a broad set of issues including relationship and family problems, stress and anxiety, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, addiction concerns, trauma and grief, intimacy and parenting challenges, career issues, and ADHD among other focuses.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and integrative, combining client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral strategies and emotionally-focused work to foster insight, skill-building, and stronger connections in relationships.
What is Terry's professional background and experience?
He has 26 years of clinical experience working in mental health and early childhood settings, holding roles in direct practice, leadership, and clinical supervision across community agencies and health centers.
Where is Terry licensed and based?
He is licensed in North Carolina and also holds a South Carolina LISW-CP credential; his practice is based in North Carolina and he maintains ongoing professional development activities.
Can he work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those located outside the therapist's home state.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with exact pricing depending on the client's region and scheduling choices.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

What Terry can help with

Terry Massey works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Terry has worked in the mental health and early childhood fields since 1994 (Charter Pines, American Daylight Treatment, Volunteers of America, Thompson Children’s Home, and United Family Services) and continues to practice as an Individual, Couple, Family and Group Psychotherapist.

How Terry approaches therapy

Terry's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Terry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 26 years of clinical experience.