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My name is Terry L. Massey and I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1996 with a B.A. in Psychology. In 1997, I began studying with the International Association for Applied Control Theory, and after completing an advanced two-year program, was certified in the counseling techniques known as Applied Control Theory (more commonly linked to Reality Therapy). In that same year (1999) I was accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work Program (with a concentration in Clinical Direct Services to Children and Families) and was honored in 2000 as the first recipient of the UNCSSW Social Justice Award. In 2002, I completed my graduate studies and earned my MSW, with 75% of my work at the Honors level.
I have worked in the mental health and early childhood fields since 1994 (Charter Pines, American Daylight Treatment, Volunteers of America, Thompson Children’s Home, and United Family Services) and continue to practice as an Individual, Couple, Family and Group Psychotherapist. I have worked with a diverse population set, with ages ranging from four through adulthood, and continue to attend various trainings on a routine basis to ensure that I am offering professional and competent support to clients. My practices are rooted primarily in the Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive, Family and Systems, and Existential approaches to Psychotherapy.
I am licensed in both North and South Carolina (LCSW and LISW-CP), hold an internationally recognized certification in Applied Control Theory, and is certified nationally as a Clinically Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist (CCSOTS) through the National Association of Forensic Counselors and the American Academy of Certified Forensic Counselors (accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the accreditation commission of the National Organization for Competency Assurance). I have chaired the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Social Work Community Advisory Board and serve as a consulting advisor for local mental health agencies providing Community Support Team and Intensive In-Home Services. I am recognized nationally as Clinical Supervisor (certified through the National Association of Social Workers) and provide routine supervision to both LCSW-A and LPC-A practitioners. In addition, I provide Clinical Supervision to Master’s level students through internship in various clinical agencies, including the C.W. Williams Community Health Center, where I served as the Director of Behavioral Health Services for many years.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between the psychotherapist and the client is a partnership through which the conditions for change are created in a holistic environment. I use multiple approaches to help a client system make a connection to their own strengths that will give them the resources to meet their challenges with more success. I am a firm believer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and I especially love working with systems from the Experiential and Existential approaches to psychotherapy. I believe that change is constant and should be embraced and as we reinvent ourselves in healthy ways, we re-create our lives. As we re-create our lives, we learn to respect and embrace change to continually reinvent ourselves. It's an awesome cycle, isn’t? That is my concept of healthy movement in human development. In essence, my approach to providing services is for the client to eventually not "need" me, but for them to move through the change process where I can transition from being the "emergency mechanic" to the "tune up guy".
A few of my specialties are:
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Depression
I'm also highly experienced in:
Coping with life changes
Abandonment issues
Aging Issues
Codependency
Communication challenges
Family challenges
Impulsivity issues
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Terry is an amazing therapist. He listens to me and pays close attention to what I am expressing during our sessions. He is super kind, very attentive. He cares. Truly appreciate his presence and guidance to help me get better. Thank you.
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
He's been absolutely incredible. I felt uncomfortable at first with the idea of therapy and more specifically virtual therapy. My therapist has completely changed that and I can feel the gradual changes in my life from the subtle challenges and encouragement I'm receiving. 10/10
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Terry is a genuine human who’s very easy to talk to. Your sessions feel more like talking with a friend than a Therapist but at the end you know you’re doing the work.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Terry is an amazing person. His approach to therapy, especially for someone who has never been in therapy, was perfect. He made me feel safe, calm, and listened to. He was able to get me to open up and share things I had bottled up inside for years. The amount of respect and trust he exudes is second to none.
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
Doing great.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I love Terry's flexibility in supporting the unusual mode of therapy I choose to do. He holds space consciously and powerfully, and creates a safe, powerful container for the work. His highly developed personal consciousness and professional expertise, along with his warmth, compassion, and genuine concern, make him an extraordinary therapist. I recommend Terry enthusiastically!
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Terry is the first therapist that actually helped me. Having bad experience with previous ones, I was skeptical at first, but he showed me how professionally done therapy can help. He is very lively and fun, but also vastly experienced to guide me through difficult stuff. I can feel his great passion for helping people, even after 25 years of being a therapist. It is admirable.
Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
I really enjoy speaking with Terry. I feel like I can trust and open up to him, and that he really knows how to help me.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
New client and new to all of this, but Mr. Massey has been very helpful and great thus far. I’m like this new lifestyle.
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Terry has been fantastic. I have had other therapists for different reasons in the past and I feel like Terry has been the most active and engaging. I would highly recommend him to anyone who asks.
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Terry is the best therapist I could wish for.
Skilled,, he always asks the right questions and get very quickly to the point.
He is a great help.
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Massey is a personable person who treats you with respect, yet knows when to challenge you. He's a rapport builder who probes you with difficult questions for you to say the necessary things aloud, for yourself to hear and for him to understand. He looks out for you, like a big brother.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Terry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Terry is a very approachable therapists.
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
He’s great
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
Terry has been a life changing coach for me. I use the word coach because it truly feels like his guidance and perspective allows me to take a step back and evaluate my next actions. Emotionally and physically he’s been helping me to uplift myself and observe my place in the world and the worlds place in my life. I would highly recommend Terry to anyone struggling through a variety of situations or roadblocks. He’s an amazing man!
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Terry is great at providing understanding and resources for me on my journey ! Highly Recommend
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
When I started talking with Terry, it was my first time ever talking to a therapist in any form. I was nervous and guarded even going into the first session, but I needed the help. He has helped me beyond compare, I really appreciate the talks and guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help.
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Since I been in therapy Terry has been an amazing listener and most importantly has given me useful tools to help with some things that I have been struggling with.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
From my experience so far Terry has always been very helpful with understanding my issues and finding ways to talk to you in a way that's easy to understand.
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
Terry is a great therapist. Always a good listener. Our conversations were the right mix between talking and listening. I appreciated that aspect. I would recommend Terry to anyone seeking a supportive outlet during tough times.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Experienced my first session and I allay know I’ll be continuing my services with Mr. Terry!! I feel as if it is a judgement free safe space professional I’ve been searching for.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Terry has been so awesome, he don’t just hear what I say but he takes the time to analyze it, ask more question to better understand, then continues to get me thinking and challenge me to dig deeper in my head and heart. He is great about checking in before and after our sessions, always providing support and encouragement. I would recommend him to anyone, especially anyone 18-28 as he is easy to talk to, he makes it very clear that there is no pressure or judgement with anything you may or may not share. He is the passenger in your car who plays good music and helps with navigation but doesn’t sit there telling you how to drive like a parent does.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Terry is such a good therapist. He definitely broke many preconceived notions I had about coming to a therapist. Hands down I feel as though I have a friend who is looking out for me and helping me navigate where I am, as well as where I want to be. Thank you so much Terry, you’ve helped me more than you know. Through this experience I’ve been able to frame things differently and understand myself and my psyche much more. With all the stress I have in my life I feel as though I am better equipped to navigate it with everything I have going on. I can go on and on, but long story short, I am grateful and so appreciative to have Terry as my Therapist! Thank you so much for your love, encouragement, support, and friendship! It means so much more than you know. Thank you for helping navigate what I have on my plate. You Rock!!!
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Terry is amazing ! I cannot ask for a better friend to help me understand and sort out life problems. He is such an amazing person.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I wish I had more time with Terry, he’s great as my first therapist
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Terry has been incredibly easy to talk to, very professional and with lots of good guidance. Overall a great experience!
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, career difficulties, and coaching
Terry loves to challenge your way of thinking in order to bring out the best in you. Extremely communicative and quick to get back to you. Couldn't recommend a better therapist.
Written on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Awesome
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Terry is awesome, the man has gone above and beyond to work with my schedule and is constantly trying to get work in. He genuinely wants to see you succeed.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Terry is a very nice and intelligent person. He has been attentive to me and has helped me quite a bit.
Written on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Terry is very helpful, kind, and is a great listener. He understands how to relate to people very well. He also does a great job of reaching out between sessions to help you stay engaged and is very flexible. I would recommend Terry to anybody!
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, anger management, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Very pleasant to talk to.
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
A kind and warm hearted therapist with whom I feel comfortable.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Terry for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
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