Tera Wilkes, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 7 years in practice

Tera Wilkes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who practices in Illinois.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.013382 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1306556345 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Tera

Tera Wilkes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who practices in Illinois. She has seven years of experience working with people facing mood and stress-related concerns. She focuses on creating a straightforward and respectful space where clients can talk and be heard.

She helps people who are coping with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and panic. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, compassion fatigue, and identity-related concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria issues.

Background and approach

Her work includes practical help for self-esteem, anger, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. Tera uses a client-centered style that keeps the person’s goals and values in focus. She also draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented when that fits the person seeking help. People can expect clear, direct conversation and straightforward tools to try between sessions. She also offers coaching-style support for career changes and coping with life transitions.

Her approach mixes listening with concrete steps to build skills and manage symptoms. Tera offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs. She works in English and practices under an Illinois LCPC credential.

To begin, a brief questionnaire and scheduling step match people with the right session times.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tera lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Antisocial personality
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Women's issues

Approaches Tera names

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Online support

How client-centered and CBT work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and following their goals. In practice this means the therapist reflects what is said, helps people clarify their priorities, and supports choices that feel right for them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Sessions use simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and test new actions that can reduce anxiety, panic, or depressive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may blend listening-focused sessions with CBT-style skill building over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people see body language and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or school schedules while keeping the focus on practical help.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, trauma and abuse, grief, and LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns. Other focuses include stress, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, anger, and relationship or intimacy challenges.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, with a focus on listening to what matters to the individual. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and try practical behavior changes.

What is the therapist’s background and experience?

She has seven years of professional experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns. That background includes work with first responder issues and a range of mood and personality disorder presentations.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

She practices in Illinois and holds an Illinois LCPC credential. Sessions are offered to people located within that practice area.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s posted availability.

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