Tera Wilkes, LCPC
- LGBTQ+ support
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and client-centered
About Tera Wilkes
Her experience includes working with LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Wilkes draws on client-centered principles to listen deeply and validate each person’s unique experience, while also integrating structured techniques when helpful. She encourages clients to move at their own pace, offering steady guidance for issues such as relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem. Throughout the process she focuses on fostering resilience, improving coping strategies, and supporting long-term well-being in a respectful and compassionate manner.
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tera Wilkes have?
Tera Wilkes has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Tera Wilkes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.013382.
In which languages does Tera Wilkes provide therapy?
English
Where is Tera Wilkes located?
Illinois
How can I work with Tera Wilkes as my therapist?
You can work with Tera Wilkes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tera Wilkes work with international clients?
Tera Wilkes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tera Wilkes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and reflects the client's experience. This approach helps people explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem by prioritizing empathy and the client's own goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT can be especially useful for addressing anxiety, depression, mood-related concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching concrete coping skills.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Tera Wilkes collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access care that fits their schedule and lifestyle. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing personal concerns.