Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Teresa 'Terri" Dawe, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC04642500
- NPI
- 1982758652
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Teresa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- family systems framework
- CBT techniques
- motivational interviewing
About Teresa
Teresa 'Terri' Dawe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 34 years of experience. She works with individuals on relationship, family, self-esteem, career, and depression concerns. Terri often addresses blended family issues, communication and control problems, codependency, and separation concerns.
Terri uses a family systems framework to help people see how their past and family patterns affect current relationships. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and build commitment to change. Psychoeducation is part of her work when learning new skills makes daily life easier.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and a Post Master’s Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked in outpatient settings supervising interns and provisionally licensed clinicians. She has also held administrative roles developing clinical programs and spent 16 years managing Employee Assistance Programs while consulting with unions and human resources.
Terri has experience addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders in individual and group contexts. She also provides training and consultation for other professionals on family and couples matters. Her practical focus is on helping people clarify goals, improve communication, and manage work and family pressures.
People who pick Terri are often looking for straightforward, experienced help with relationship patterns and life transitions. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit your schedule.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Terri commonly uses a family systems framework to map how family history and relationship patterns affect current behavior. Online sessions can still focus on identifying those patterns and planning practical changes for communication and roles. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These are delivered in short exercises, structured conversations, and homework that fit into everyday life. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify values and strengthen commitment to goals in a collaborative way. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Terri will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and situation. That collaborative choice happens early and can be adjusted as progress is made. The biography did not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel by removing commute time and enabling quicker check-ins. Phone or video sessions may be chosen for shorter appointments, reduced bandwidth needs, or when being on camera is not desirable. These practical benefits help maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.CAreas of focus
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34+ years
Listed in
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Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, divorce and blended family issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a family systems framework alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Psychoeducation is also used to teach skills and strategies for day-to-day problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and groups in outpatient and organizational settings. Her background includes supervising interns and provisionally licensed clinicians.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. The profile lists only this credential and state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Confirm language needs before scheduling.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
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What are the first steps to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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