Therapist profile
Terrance Poindexter, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Anxiety and trauma care
Continue with TerranceWhere Terrance stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Indiana / 34006350A
- NPI
- 1225441751
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
About
- CBT tools
- Motivational Interviewing
- Boundary work
About Terrance
Terrance Poindexter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and issues around divorce or separation.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify practical steps forward. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on next steps a person can take. Terrance emphasizes that clients know their own stories and brings strategies to strengthen existing coping skills.
Typical sessions involve talking through specific problems, trying structured exercises, and practicing new ways of responding to stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help people notice patterns of thought and behavior and test alternatives. Motivational Interviewing supports setting goals and finding the motivation to follow them.
He frames treatment as a collaborative process. People who feel stuck, overwhelmed by another person's needs, or unsure how to set limits can work on clearer boundaries and steadier mood regulation. Terrance points out small, manageable changes rather than sweeping promises.
His approach is straightforward and practical. He invites clients to accept feedback and to try out different strategies in daily life. To begin, viewers are asked to use the site button to see online therapy options and schedule a first session after completing a short matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Terrance works with approaches described as evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing more helpful responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify goals and find the personal reasons to follow through with change; it is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative testing helps decide which strategies feel workable in daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options that do not require being on camera when that helps concentration. Ask about exact session types when scheduling so practical arrangements match what a person needs.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on current challenges and specific steps a person can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana.
Does he work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.