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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT support
- Trauma and coping
About Terry
Dr. Terry Gadson, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with eight years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She helps people work through social anxiety, isolation, and the aftereffects of trauma. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than on labels or jargon.
Dr. Gadson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress. She works with clients to develop coping skills and stronger ways of relating to others. Conversations often include practicing new communication patterns and building self-compassion in everyday terms.
Her approach is collaborative. She and the client set goals together and track small changes over time. Therapy sessions aim for short, usable strategies people can try between meetings, plus space to talk about feelings and relationships.
Clients who are part of the LGBT community are explicitly named among the groups she supports. She also focuses on issues such as forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love. Practical concerns like communication problems and feelings of isolation are common topics in her work.
Dr. Gadson’s practice is located in New York and sessions are conducted in English. Her background centers on making change feel doable: clearer steps, practiced skills, and attention to what works in daily life.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
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How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Gadson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and concrete changes. One common approach she relies on emphasizes skill training for anxiety and stress management, teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and its effects through paced, structured conversations that help people name and manage symptoms and daily triggers.Finding the best approach is collaborative. She works with each person to pick and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use exercises and recordings during the week and to practice skills where they matter most. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to suit someone's schedule and goals, and Dr. Gadson will help determine what works best for a client.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes evidence-based techniques and skill building. Sessions concentrate on concrete strategies and improved communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a clinician. That experience is applied across anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and relationship skills.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people use languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. No other languages are listed.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is offered to clients within the scope of her New York practice.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session. The platform then guides you to schedule an initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.