Teresa 'Terri" Dawe

Teresa 'Terri' Dawe, LCSW focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and depression. She offers steady, practical support and a calm presence for those trying to make sense of their lives and choices. Terri draws on decades of experience to guide people toward clearer thinking and manageable steps forward.

Terri uses a family systems framework to show how past patterns shape today's relationships. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change. Psychoeducation is woven in so clients understand what they are experiencing and why certain steps can help.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and a Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Family Institute. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and has worked in outpatient settings supervising interns and provisionally licensed clinicians.

Terri also has substantial experience managing Employee Assistance Programs and consulting with unions and human resources. That work adds practical insight into workplace stress and career-related concerns. She has provided training and consultation on family and couples cases to other professionals.

People who come to Terri will find a collaborative process that emphasizes insight, growth, and concrete change. She aims to hold space with compassion and without judgement while helping clients build clearer goals and coping strategies.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Family systems helps people see how recurring patterns affect current relationships and choices; it looks at connections and roles so a person can shift how they respond. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck by clarifying what matters to them and building motivation for small, achievable change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust techniques as progress is made. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins about what is or isn’t helping.

If you prefer online care, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or family commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when that is more practical than a longer in-person visit.