Therapist profile
Teresa 'Terri" Dawe, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Family concerns
Continue with TeresaAbout
- Family systems
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Teresa
Teresa "Terri" Dawe, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 34 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career stress, and depression. Terri's practice draws on long experience in outpatient care and employee assistance settings.
She trained at the University of South Carolina and earned a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Terri completed a Post Master’s Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Family Institute and received training in the Duluth Model of Domestic Violence. She has supervised interns and provisionally licensed clinicians toward their licensure.
Terri often uses a family systems framework to help people see how their history and household patterns shape current problems. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and increase readiness for change. She also uses teaching and practical tools to build skills between sessions.
Her background includes program development and administrative roles where she worked on evidence-based clinical programs. She spent 16 years managing Employee Assistance Programs, consulting with unions and human resources, and providing training to other professionals on family and relationship cases.
In sessions Terri focuses on concrete steps that address communication, boundaries, and problem-solving. People who come for help can expect clear explanations, skill-building, and a focus on how patterns at home affect day-to-day life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used online and what they do
Terri integrates family systems thinking to help people notice patterns that repeat at home. That approach looks at relationships and routines to identify where change could reduce conflict or stress.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. These techniques are practical and work well for depression, anxiety, and communication problems by teaching concrete skills to change responses.
Motivational interviewing is another tool she draws on to help people clarify goals and increase motivation for change. It is helpful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Terri will collaborate with the client to pick techniques that match needs, goals, and preferences. That means discussing what methods feel most useful and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before scheduling, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting and work commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let people join without travel, which often helps keep therapy consistent with busy days.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship or family concerns does she address?
She works with adults on relationship strain, blended family issues, communication problems, commitment concerns, and separation or divorce related stress.
How would she approach problems like low self-esteem or depression?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and psychoeducation to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for mood and self-esteem improvement.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 34 years of clinical experience, including outpatient care, supervising interns, program development, and 16 years in Employee Assistance Program management.
What credentials and location are on her profile?
She is listed as LCSW and practices in New Jersey.
Does she work in languages other than English or see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered with this therapist?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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