Terri Wilkens, LCSW
Licensed in Wisconsin · 30 years in practice
Terri Wilkens is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.
License and registration
- LCSW, Wisconsin
- 2893-123 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1659146785 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Terri
Terri Wilkens is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She works to make starting therapy feel less intimidating and encourages small first steps toward change.
Her sessions focus on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. She listens for what feels hardest and helps people sort through emotions and reactions.
Background and approach
Practical strategies are paired with thoughtful reflection so clients leave with something to try between meetings. Terri draws from evidence-based methods to meet daily challenges and deeper wounds. She uses approaches that help with mood swings, panic, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Treatment is tailored to each person rather than using one fixed plan for everyone. She also addresses issues that often come with life transitions, such as blended family concerns, caregiving stress, divorce and separation, and midlife questions about purpose. Work on communication, forgiveness, and reducing isolation are common themes in her sessions.
People who choose Terri can expect steady, practical support and a focus on what they want to change. She keeps goals simple and actionable, and helps clients track progress over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Terri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Terri names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Trauma-Focused 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
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward a life they care about, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses clear steps and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can reduce panic, low mood, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time based on what helps.
Online sessions can fit a busy life. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or when being on camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins or a way to process between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to practice new skills in daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Terri help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation with practical strategies to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in mental health.
Where is she licensed and based?
Terri is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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