Terry Jensen

Terry Jensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, a credential that reflects advanced clinical training and authorization to provide therapy (NJ LCSW 44SC00847000). She earned a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and completed a Gestalt therapy certificate at the Institute for Gestalt Therapy. Over a 30-year career, Terry’s professional experience has included foster care, healthcare settings, and work with children who have disabilities. She has also been working with BetterHelp for 2 years.

Terry works with adults ranging from 18 to 70-plus and supports both individuals and couples across different lifestyles. Her clinical practice blends behavioral techniques with psychodynamic perspectives and draws on Gestalt therapy to stay grounded in the present while addressing past influences. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, spirituality-informed approaches, and solution-focused strategies as appropriate.

Terry addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem difficulties, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger management, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her process emphasizes exploring how past events affect current patterns, then developing practical interventions to support healthier functioning and more positive outcomes. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment that helps clients feel comfortable engaging in challenging work, and she encourages clients to take courageous steps toward meaningful change. Terry looks forward to providing support and empowerment as clients work toward their goals.