Teri Hines, LMHC

Teri Hines is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people who are struggling with addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She works with adults who are navigating relationship and intimacy issues, stress, sleep problems, anger, and career or self-esteem worries. Teri also supports people facing compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and challenges connected to LGBT identity and women’s issues.

She practices in Florida and brings 20 years of experience to sessions. Teri focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about painful or difficult feelings. She invites honest conversation and aims to help each person find steps that feel doable in everyday life.

Teri uses practical, goal-oriented methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is weighing change, and Solution-Focused Therapy supports building on what already works.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions center on clear goals, small actionable steps, and breathing room to process strong emotions. Teri encourages clients to take the next step toward a more satisfying life while offering steady support along the way.

People interested in starting can expect a simple intake and goal-setting approach. Conversations cover what’s most urgent and what can be worked on week to week. This practical focus aims to make therapy feel useful from the start.

How therapeutic approaches work online with Teri

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions use simple exercises and talk to identify thoughts that get in the way and practice new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing focuses on the reasons someone might want change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help people weigh options and find their own motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Teri will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working together. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when life is hectic. It can also allow for flexible scheduling across common daytime or evening hours. Ask about session length and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.