Therapist profile
Terri Bassi-Cook, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - stress and parenting support
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Terri
Terri Bassi-Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. Her practice also addresses sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and life transitions.
Terri follows a client-centered approach and emphasizes working together. She listens, offers observations without judgment, and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Sessions focus on how a person thinks about their problems as much as on the problems themselves. That perspective guides the work on changing unhelpful beliefs and patterns.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep difficulties in place. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when people want help with behavior change, such as reducing alcohol or drug use. Solution-focused ideas help keep sessions practical and goal-oriented when clients need quick, concrete steps.
Terri draws on psychodynamic ideas when exploring how past relationships and family of origin issues influence present behavior. She offers coaching elements for clients who want support making practical life changes. Her style stays straightforward and conversational, aimed at helping adults clarify goals and try different ways of responding.
People who contact Terri start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. Online sessions using this approach emphasize the client's own goals, with the therapist asking questions and reflecting back what matters most. This helps adults clarify priorities and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. In an online context CBT can include short between-session tasks, tracking moods or thoughts, and practicing coping skills during meetings. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviors by strengthening their own reasons for change and planning small steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels workable. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home or work day, allow for focused short check-ins, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, relationship issues, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens, offers observations, and asks questions to help you focus on what matters most.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience practicing as a therapist in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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