- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Tera
Tera Rattler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience. She is licensed in Louisiana and Texas and helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
She offers straightforward, person-centered sessions that focus on what is happening now and what can be done next. In conversation she helps clients name difficult thoughts and feelings, notice patterns, and try practical steps to reduce overwhelm. Sessions tend to be direct and supportive, with a focus on problem solving and clearer communication.
Her background includes work with people facing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, and struggles with isolation or loneliness. She also addresses issues such as body image, caregiver stress, money and financial worries, and guilt or shame. These areas often show up together, and she helps people sort which problem to tackle first.
Tera draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation. She explains tools in plain language and practices them together with the client during sessions. Progress is tracked in small, practical steps so people can notice change between appointments.
People who meet with her can expect clear goals and concrete next steps. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many clients respond well to clear, research-backed techniques that teach practical tools. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offer step-by-step exercises to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. These techniques help people practice new ways of thinking and behaving in real situations.Another common approach involves skills for managing trauma-related symptoms and strong emotions. This can include grounding methods, pacing exposure to feared situations, and improving emotion regulation so daily life feels more manageable. These tools are aimed at reducing overwhelm and increasing a person's sense of control over reactions.
Picking the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try approaches together, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process makes it clearer which techniques fit best for social anxiety, panic, or trauma-related problems.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work or caregiving, avoid travel time, and practice skills in familiar settings. Online work can also make gradual exposure exercises easier to schedule into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like panic and post-traumatic stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are person-centered and practical, focusing on naming patterns, practicing tools, and setting clear next steps rather than abstract theory.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of professional experience working with these concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LPC and holds licensure in Texas and Louisiana, and practices out of Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.