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Teris Gosier, LCSW

Illinois LCSW for anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+
  • 10 years experience
  • Works with LGBTQ issues
  • Offers online sessions

About Teris Gosier

Teris Gosier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with ten years of professional experience working with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. He brings a strengths-based perspective to therapy, helping clients identify the resources and coping abilities they already possess while offering guidance tailored to each person’s circumstances.

He has particular experience supporting LGBTQ clients and those navigating major life changes, relationship challenges, grief, and recovery from abuse. His additional focus areas include symptoms of mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and concerns related to communication, finances, and workplace stress. He also works with issues such as abandonment, forgiveness, impulsivity, and questions about sexuality and self-love.

Teris practices using collaborative, evidence-informed methods that center the client’s goals and lived experience. He emphasizes that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that therapy is a partnership in which his role is to listen, reflect, and introduce strategies that support meaningful change. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and he aims to offer steady support throughout that process.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessImpulsivityMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Teris Gosier have?

Teris Gosier has 10 years of experience.

Is Teris Gosier a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149027504.

In which languages does Teris Gosier provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Teris Gosier located?

He is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Teris Gosier as my therapist?

You can work with Teris Gosier through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Teris Gosier work with international clients?

Yes, Teris Gosier works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Teris Gosier 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 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and respect, helping clients explore their feelings and values while the therapist follows the client’s lead; it is often helpful for building self-understanding, strengthening self-worth, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying immediate goals and small, achievable steps toward change, making it useful when clients want short-term strategies to address specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teris works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust strategies so therapy remains aligned with what the client hopes to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when clients connect, with options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful, practical outcomes.

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