Terry Hasenzahl , LMFT

Terry Hasenzahl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Missouri and Nevada with more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She brings a warm, caring, and engaging approach that emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients move toward more peaceful, authentic, and balanced lives.

She creates an environment where people can explore challenges without judgment and build on their strengths. Her work is person-centered and strengths-based, combining psychoeducation with practical interventions tailored to each client's needs. She draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative and solution-focused methods, mindfulness practices, insight-oriented work, and family systems theory. She also has foundational training in EMDR (level 1), which informs some trauma-focused interventions.

Terry prioritizes building trusting relationships and partnering with clients to set achievable goals. Her style is focused on empowering clients to understand patterns, develop new coping skills, and make meaningful changes that improve daily functioning and relationships. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with those seeking support and guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Terry integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their values and goals while feeling heard and understood. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Terry works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors interventions so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a personalized plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations, and they allow consistent access to therapeutic support from wherever the client is located. The focus remains on practical, effective care delivered in ways that suit the client's life.