Teri Hines , LMHC

Teri Hines is a Florida-licensed mental health professional with 20 years of clinical experience. She is credentialed as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has focused her practice on supporting people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, and grief and loss.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. She helps clients explore coping strategies and build resilience while addressing the emotional impact of difficult life experiences.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she partners with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her work emphasizes compassionate support and collaboration as clients navigate recovery, healing, and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options for Care

Teri Hines integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing focuses on supporting a person’s own motivation for change, especially helpful for addressing addictions and ambivalence about recovery. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps and building on existing strengths to create meaningful progress in areas such as relationships, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different methods to tailor care to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their schedules and communication styles, while still receiving professional therapeutic guidance.