Terri Asanovich

Terri Asanovich is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with more than 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things and begin to feel more steady.

In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Terri focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life, so people leave with tools they can actually use between appointments. She emphasizes working at a pace each person finds manageable and building confidence over time.

Terri draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, existential ideas about meaning and choice, and solution-focused strategies that highlight strengths. She tailors these methods to the issues someone brings in, whether that is managing anxiety, coping after trauma, or rebuilding self-worth.

Her style is supportive and straightforward. She encourages clients to identify small changes that lead to clearer communication, less isolation, or a stronger sense of purpose. Terri sees taking that first step as an act of courage and aims to offer steady guidance throughout the process.

People who value calm, practical work and a therapist who listens without judgment may find her approach helpful. Terri practices in California as an LMFT and works with adults who want to make thoughtful changes in their lives.

How Mindfulness and CBT Translate to Online Work

Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and bring more calm into daily life; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and building self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments to shift mood and behavior. Existential Therapy helps people reflect on meaning, values, and choices when life feels confusing or stuck, which can support changes in direction or renewed purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods to try first and to adjust plans based on how things are going. Sessions are shaped by the client's goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in practice.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to try tools and exercises between meetings so progress can continue in everyday settings.