Tera O'Connor
Grounded support for stress, transitions, and self-worth
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About
Tera O'Connor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Tennessee with 23 years of experience helping people navigate the complicated seasons of life with greater steadiness and self-understanding.
Her work often centers on stress and anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and the coping skills needed during major life changes. She supports clients as they move through pivotal transitions, including shifts in workplace roles and dynamics, pregnancy and childbirth, and the challenges that can arise in midlife. Throughout therapy, she helps clients strengthen self-worth, build healthier communication patterns, and reconnect with a clearer sense of life purpose.
Tera is especially committed to supporting those who feel stretched by relationship stress, big transitions, or the emotional weight that can come with caregiving and caring deeply for others while trying not to lose themselves. With a compassionate, collaborative style grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she partners with clients to build resilience, gain clarity, and translate insight into practical strategies. Her goal is to help each person use their strengths to move forward with intention toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Her work often centers on stress and anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and the coping skills needed during major life changes. She supports clients as they move through pivotal transitions, including shifts in workplace roles and dynamics, pregnancy and childbirth, and the challenges that can arise in midlife. Throughout therapy, she helps clients strengthen self-worth, build healthier communication patterns, and reconnect with a clearer sense of life purpose.
Tera is especially committed to supporting those who feel stretched by relationship stress, big transitions, or the emotional weight that can come with caregiving and caring deeply for others while trying not to lose themselves. With a compassionate, collaborative style grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she partners with clients to build resilience, gain clarity, and translate insight into practical strategies. Her goal is to help each person use their strengths to move forward with intention toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 23
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TN LMFT 2845
- NPI Number: 1639395460
- License: LMFT (Tennessee)
Evidence-Based Support, Designed for Online Life
Tera O'Connor works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, using practical, research-informed tools to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and major life transitions in a way that feels applicable to everyday life. This style of therapy often focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns, building coping strategies, and strengthening skills that support steadier emotions and clearer decision-making.Her collaborative approach also emphasizes communication and relationship patterns, which can be especially helpful for people facing relationship stress, caregiver strain, or family-of-origin concerns. Sessions can include exploring what is getting in the way of feeling connected and understood, then practicing more effective ways to express needs, set boundaries, and stay grounded through conflict or change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tera works with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then adjusts the pace and focus so therapy fits what the client is navigating right now.
Online therapy makes it easier to get consistent support without adding extra travel time. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions.
How much experience does Tera O'Connor have?
Tera O'Connor has 23 years of experience supporting clients through stress, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth.
Is Tera O'Connor a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tera O'Connor is licensed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). License: TN LMFT 2845.
In which languages does Tera O'Connor provide therapy?
Tera O'Connor provides therapy in English.
Where is Tera O'Connor located?
Tera O'Connor is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Tera O'Connor as my therapist?
You can work with Tera O'Connor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Tera O'Connor work with international clients?
No. Tera O'Connor does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tera O'Connor cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.