Teri Hines

Teri Hines is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage life changes, addiction challenges, grief, and trauma. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress-related issues. Teri aims to make the first steps toward change feel more manageable and less isolating.

Her approach is conversational and goal-focused. She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Sessions tend to center on practical strategies and small, achievable steps that fit into daily life.

Teri draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals. These methods are used together to tailor each session to the person in front of her.

Clients can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning. Teri pays attention to issues like sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and career stress alongside grief and trauma work. She also supports people navigating LGBT-related concerns and women’s issues.

Based in Florida, Teri brings two decades of hands-on experience to sessions. She encourages people to take the small steps that lead to better day-to-day coping and a greater sense of control over life transitions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Teri uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and can be helpful for addictions and readiness to try new habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest options to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works in actual life situations.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people join from quieter surroundings or choose a format that needs less bandwidth, depending on what suits daily routines best.