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Terrie Pittman

Terrie Pittman

LMFT

Therapist · California · 15+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and relationship stress

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  • LMFT
  • 15 years experience
  • English sessions

About Terrie

Terrie Pittman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and anger. Her style is respectful and straightforward, focused on making it easier to talk about what matters most.

She creates an open space where people can say what they think and feel without judgment. Sessions emphasize clear communication and practical steps people can try between meetings. Terrie uses tools that address thinking patterns, emotional bonds, and relationship skills to reduce conflict and rebuild trust.

Her background includes work with parenting concerns, premarital conversations, anger management, domestic violence, and ongoing relationship maintenance. That experience shapes how she supports people facing complex personal and relational problems. She draws on approaches that target how people think, how they connect, and how they handle conflict.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that outlines goals and tracks progress. Terrie aims to help people notice patterns, practice different responses, and build stronger connections over time. She focuses on tangible changes that fit everyday life.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with a California-licensed therapist. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's matching process and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Anger management

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how people form bonds and respond when relationships feel unsafe or distant. It helps people recognize patterns that keep them disconnected and practice new ways of reaching out. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear, action-focused steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood. The Gottman Method centers on communication and conflict patterns in close relationships, offering concrete skills for managing arguments and rebuilding trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they map out short-term aims and adjust techniques as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, let someone avoid travel, or make it simpler to attend from a different location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises used in person for remote sessions so work on thinking patterns, attachment habits, and communication skills can continue between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 108959
NPI
1023725124

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Terrie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and anger, along with related topics such as attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method to focus on thoughts, emotional bonds, and practical relationship skills in a direct and compassionate manner.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of relationship and individual concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I get started with Terrie?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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