Terri Talley , LCMHC

Terri Talley brings a decade of clinical experience to her work supporting people through trauma, grief, loss, and life transitions. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and has academic training in forensic psychology and clinical mental health counseling. She also pursued advanced study in mind-body medicine with a focus on trauma and resilience, combining psychological and somatic perspectives in her practice.

Terri’s background includes specialized certifications related to death, dying, and bereavement; she is a certified thanatologist, a grief coach, and a death doula, roles that inform her work with individuals, families, and organizations navigating end-of-life matters. Her clinical focus spans first responder support, violence-related and traumatic loss, suicidality and survivors of suicide, workplace loss, and existential concerns. She offers counseling, coaching, support groups, and organizational grief processing to help people find meaning and direction during difficult seasons.

Her training in evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, mind-body approaches, and other trauma-focused modalities enables a flexible approach tailored to each person’s needs. Terri combines practical resources with compassionate guidance to assist clients in rebuilding a sense of purpose. In her personal time she enjoys kettlebell training, rowing, gardening, listening to jam bands, and reading.

Trauma-Informed Techniques Delivered Online

Terri often integrates EMDR into her work - a structured, evidence-based method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions. EMDR can be used for a range of trauma and stress-related concerns and is adapted to the pace and comfort of each person.

She also uses Somatic Experiencing, an approach that focuses on bodily sensations and the nervous system to support recovery from overwhelm and shock. This technique helps people notice physical responses to stress and develop skills to regulate those reactions over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Terri works with clients and licensed professionals to identify which techniques best match an individual’s goals, history, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce the need for travel, and can help people maintain continuity of care during busy or difficult periods. These formats allow therapists to deliver evidence-based practices while accommodating different comfort levels and practical needs.