- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship skills
- Life purpose work
About Terence
Terence Shigg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, low self-esteem, motivation and career coaching concerns. He also focuses on isolation and loneliness, life purpose questions, and social anxiety and phobia.
He frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to use in therapy. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Terence helps people talk through what’s getting in the way and practices new ways of responding to everyday situations.
In sessions he uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address anxiety and stress. He supports people learning to manage anger, build confidence, and improve communication in relationships. For those exploring purpose or career moves, he blends coaching-style questions with therapeutic reflection to clarify next steps.
Terence aims to make progress in manageable steps. He breaks larger goals into concrete actions people can try between sessions. He offers direct feedback and helps clients notice what works and what needs adjusting.
People who prefer clear, action-focused sessions often find this approach helpful. Terence asks about current challenges, daily routines, and realistic goals before suggesting strategies. He guides practice of new habits so changes stick beyond the therapy hour.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Terence draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that target anxiety and practical change. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce the power of anxious thoughts around social situations. Behavioral techniques concentrate on gradual exposure to feared situations and step-by-step practice to build confidence in meeting people or speaking up.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works collaboratively to choose approaches based on the client’s goals, daily routines, and what feels workable. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so strategies fit the person’s life.
If you plan to work online, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let clients practice skills in the kinds of settings where they experience anxiety, then bring observations back to the next session for troubleshooting and refinement.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, motivation and coaching goals, plus isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and action-focused. He helps people identify strengths, set goals, and practice small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does he work with clients in other languages or other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.