Terry Hasenzahl , LMFT

Terry Hasenzahl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Missouri and Nevada who brings more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She combines a warm, caring manner with an engaging style to help people navigate stress, loss, relationship challenges, addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions. Terry emphasizes building trusting, nonjudgmental relationships and works collaboratively so people can move toward a more peaceful, authentic, and fulfilling life.

Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, offering psychoeducation alongside practical interventions tailored to each person's needs. She draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused methods, and family systems theory. She has also trained in level 1 EMDR and includes insight-oriented work when appropriate. Terry helps clients identify resources, develop coping skills, and set realistic goals that reflect their values and priorities.

Throughout her career she has worked with a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, substance use, ADHD, caregiving stress, aging and geriatric matters, and career or life-stage transitions. Terry approaches therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s story and capacity for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Terry Hasenzahl blends several evidence-informed approaches to meet people where they are. Client-centered therapy focuses on acceptance and partnership - the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in discovering their own solutions, which helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Terry works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, access support during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from home or while traveling, increasing convenience and consistency in care.