Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Terry Berger, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - LGBT and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW018888
- NPI
- 1760491799
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Terry 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
- Depression support
- Parenting stress
- Men's issues
About Terry
Terry Berger is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 35 years of professional experience. He helps people who are facing depression, grief and loss, parenting stress, and issues related to LGBT concerns. His practice also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, loneliness, and men's issues.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions are about naming what feels hard and working out realistic next steps. Terry aims to create an open space where clients can speak honestly, sort through emotions, and try new ways of handling daily pressures.
In sessions he listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating. Then he and the client put together small, doable changes and clear goals. He uses approaches grounded in evidence to help people manage moods, cope with loss, and adjust to life changes.
Terry draws on long experience supporting people through relationship and identity questions, parenting strain, and grief. He pays attention to how shame and isolation affect behavior and decision making. Conversations often include practical skills for handling stress, communication, and routine care.
People who choose Terry will find a direct, practical style aimed at everyday life. He encourages realistic pacing, so progress can fit into busy schedules. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Terry works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and practical changes. One common approach helps people identify and change thinking patterns that fuel low mood and anxiety; it teaches concrete skills for managing difficult thoughts and improving daily routines.Another approach addresses grief and loss by guiding people through the stages of adjustment and helping them build coping strategies. This often includes planning small actions to remember and honor what was lost while restoring daily structure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Terry will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, challenges, and preferences. He tailors plans so they match what someone can realistically do between sessions and checks in to adjust the approach as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that would otherwise interrupt work or family routines. Licensed professionals can also use video or audio to preserve visual cues or rely on audio only when bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Terry works with depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, and LGBT related concerns. He also focuses on guilt and shame, isolation and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that emphasizes clear goals and doable steps. Sessions focus on naming problems and trying small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working in social work settings and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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