Teresa Faye Lawhead, LPCC-S
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Terri
About Me
My heart lights up by helping children, age 13 and under. It is so important that children have a solid foundation. Not every child is lucky enough to have a smooth ride. That's where I come in. Children, just like adults, want to be heard and understood. Except they often need the ability to play to tell their story. I give them that place to play, heal and grow stronger. The young ones I work with struggle with self-esteem, excessive energy, impulsiveness, anger, sadness, anxiety, worry, friends or family changes. They long to have friends, get healthy attention, belong and be loved. And if there is trauma, I have special training in EMDR which can be used to tackle painful memories and help them heal and adapt in a new way. I also am certified in Play Therapy, that is a creative means to help teach children new skills and behaviors and best of all, they don't even know they are learning - they just believe we are having fun together. Those lessons help build strength, better adapting and stronger relationships outside the therapy room.
Education & Experience
Masters in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. Certificate in Play Therapy and completed EMDR Training. Twenty-five years experience in the mental health/education field working with children and their families through counseling, research, and behavior support.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Ohio Counseling Association
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Children (4-12)
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- UnitedHealth