Terra Gallop Kaufman, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 7 years in practice

Terra Gallop Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC05484800 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1851760953 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Terra

Terra Gallop Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and life changes. Her style is straightforward and focused on what helps day to day.

She uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and ongoing patterns. Client-centered methods guide sessions so the person's own goals shape the work.

Background and approach

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and needs a gentle push toward change. Terra pays attention to attachment and family-of-origin issues that often make relationships harder. She also supports people dealing with blended family challenges, divorce or separation, and the emotional fallout of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression.

Body image, self-esteem, isolation, and questions about sexuality and non-monogamous relationships are part of her experience. Sessions tend to focus on the present and on usable tools. Expect brief exercises, questions that clarify what matters to you, and steps to practice between contacts.

The aim is clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and better daily routines. She has seven years of experience as a clinician working directly in mental health settings and carries the LCSW credential. Terra offers sessions in English and works online with people located in New Jersey and elsewhere in the state.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Terra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Terra names

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Online support

How approaches like CBT and client-centered work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person's goals. Online sessions let the therapist reflect what matters to you and help you set practical steps to try between contacts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with clearer choices. Online CBT often uses short exercises, tracking, and concrete homework that can be reviewed during a video call or in messages.

Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to change but need a nudge. It uses open questions and gentle feedback to build motivation and plan small achievable actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then recommend methods and adjust them as needed in collaboration with the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and shared worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, want to keep notes, or need flexible timing. These options make therapy easier to fit into a busy life and support steady progress over time.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family difficulties, sleeping problems, anger, career stress, and life transitions.

How would you describe the therapist's approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and present-focused. The therapist uses client-centered listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness, and motivational strategies to build useful tools for daily life.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has seven years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and individual care.

Where is the therapist based and licensed?

She is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted; the practice works with people located in New Jersey.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different communication preferences.

How does payment and getting started work?

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