Terry Massey, LCSW, LISW-CP

Licensed in North Carolina · 26 years in practice

Terry Massey is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 26 years working in mental health and behavioral health programs.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C005677 · expires June 2027
LISW-CP, South Carolina: 9324 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1144586017 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

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About Terry

Terry Massey is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 26 years working in mental health and behavioral health programs. He trained in social work after earning a psychology degree and has long experience in direct clinical services. He practices from North Carolina and brings a practical, straightforward style to sessions.

Terry focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people facing grief, addictions, parenting challenges, career questions, and the ripple effects of trauma.

Background and approach

He combines short-term tools with longer-term work depending on the issue. In session he uses clear, goal-oriented methods alongside relational work that looks at how people connect. That means offering concrete techniques to handle symptoms and also talking about patterns in relationships.

He aims to help people build daily coping skills and improve communication with others. His background includes roles in child and family services, behavioral health program leadership, and clinical supervision of other clinicians. Terry holds both an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina - and an LISW-CP in South Carolina, and he draws on many years of front-line practice.

People who choose him often want straightforward feedback, practical strategies, and attention to how relationships shape well-being. He frames therapy as a partnership where the goal is to increase a person's ability to manage challenges independently over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Terry names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own answers; it supports anyone facing life changes, low self-esteem, or relationship strain by focusing on the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with daily challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions and attachment patterns in relationships and can help when intimacy, communication, or recurring conflicts are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try, and that plan can change as progress is made to better match needs and pace.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible in flexible ways. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and pairs well with emotionally focused work. Phone sessions can be a quicker option for check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and ongoing support when a full session isn’t needed. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules and use the format that helps them engage most effectively.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Terry help with?

He works with relationship difficulties, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting, career challenges, bipolar and depression among other areas.

What is Terry's therapeutic style?

He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused approaches. Sessions mix skill-building, problem solving, and attention to how relationships affect feelings and behavior.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 26 years of work in mental health and early childhood settings including program leadership and clinical supervision roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

Terry holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in North Carolina and LISW-CP in South Carolina. His practice is based in North Carolina.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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