What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Terri has a unique abilty to quickly connect with genuine authenticity and compassion. Listens and probes before offering advice or creating an action plan.
I was skeptical at first not having the one on one physical presence. I couldn't have been wrong. I'm blessed to have Terri in my life. A life she saved!”
More than 1 year ago
About Terri Shearer
Focus areas
Anxiety
Codependency
Relationship Struggles
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression
Work-Related Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Divorce Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Family Systems
Psychoanalytic
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Terri Shearer
Hello there! My name is Terri Shearer. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With over ten years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families from a multicultural perspective, it is my honor to provide quality care to all of my clients. I specialize in treating non-traditional family units, the LGTBQ+ community, and adolescents.
My approach
I believe you are the expert in your life! My role is to help you discover new ways to manage challenges by providing a safe place to explore your relationship with yourself and others. I utilize an array of techniques and therapeutic modalities which are largely determined by the goals you want to achieve in your treatment. Among those are Client-Centered, Somatic, CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, and Integrative.
My focus
I enjoy working with individuals and families who are struggling with the unique challenges non-traditional families face. I have extensive training in working with adolescents and, believe it or not, I find them to be quite interesting! I am experienced in treating mood and anxiety disorders including Depression, BiPolar Disorder, Social Phobia, Anxiety, and Adjustment Disorder.
My communication style
I create a safe, calm, and empathic environment for clients to do the work they need to do. I am witty, personable, and informal in my communication style. My hope is that by allowing myself to show up as a person first and therapist second, my clients will feel comfortable being themselves throughout their work with me.
My journey to mental healthcare
While I was in my Junior year of college I went through something that caused me to seek help for my two young sons and I. By the end of our treatment I realized that I wanted to help others who were going through difficult times. I changed my major to Psychology and relentlessly pursued my degrees in order to do so. Being a therapist is not always easy. It can be hard to witness the suffering of others.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chapman University, Master's in Psychology
- Chapman University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1417292533
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Terri has a unique abilty to quickly connect with genuine authenticity and compassion. Listens and probes before offering advice or creating an action plan.
I was skeptical at first not having the one on one physical presence. I couldn't have been wrong. I'm blessed to have Terri in my life. A life she saved!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Terri Shearer work with?
Terri Shearer works with Rula Health - L.A. West.
What are common reasons for patients to see Terri Shearer?
Terri Shearer frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Terri Shearer on their profile.
What languages does Terri Shearer speak?
Terri Shearer speaks English.