Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Terrance Poindexter, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34006350A
- NPI
- 1225441751
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Terrance 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Terrance
Terrance Poindexter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, and relationship problems such as communication difficulties and infidelity.
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address problems people bring to sessions. He often works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns, set realistic steps, and build momentum toward change. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what can be done next to feel better and function more effectively.
Terrance treats struggles like isolation, guilt and shame, control issues, codependency, and the stress of parenting or fatherhood with straightforward conversation and concrete skills. He encourages people to recognize strengths they already have and to try small experiments between meetings. Progress is framed as step-by-step changes rather than sudden fixes.
He emphasizes acceptance of personal limits alongside openness to feedback. That combination is used to make problem-solving practical and manageable. In work with grief or trauma he balances understanding the past with planning present actions.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients who want to work with him should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Terrance uses practical, evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time; it is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. The plan can adjust as progress is made, with regular check-ins about what is working and what needs to shift.
The site process guides next steps for online work. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about formats and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on related issues like caregiver stress, adoption and foster care questions, and relationship problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on current problems and next steps. Sessions emphasize concrete skills and short-term experiments to create change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any regional or time zone details before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers