Terry Thorpe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia, holding a master's degree in social work from both the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Virginia Commonwealth University. With approximately 18 years of experience, Terry has dedicated their career to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of grief, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Their extensive post-graduate training focuses on understanding how trauma affects individuals on spiritual, mental, and physical levels. Terry acknowledges that while survival instincts lead to certain patterns of behavior, these can manifest as anxiety, depression, and anger, ultimately hindering emotional growth and damaging relationships. As a compassionate therapist, Terry employs a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Trauma Focused therapy, Emotionally Focused therapy, and Mindfulness-Based methods, to support clients in reclaiming their lives and fostering healthier connections.