Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Terra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Terra
Terra Gallop Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. She offers straightforward support for people coping with major life changes, trouble sleeping, self-esteem struggles, and career stress. Her approach aims to reduce daily strain and make problems feel more manageable.
Kaufman focuses on what is happening now and practical steps that can help.
Background and approach
She uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes that make a real difference day to day. She also draws on mindfulness to help people notice feelings and calm strong reactions, and motivational interviewing to build motivation for change.
Sessions prioritize simple tools you can use between meetings. The work is conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to immediate concerns and longer-term aims. Terra has seven years of experience as a therapist and holds an LCSW credential.
She is familiar with a wide range of family-related issues, including blended family concerns, family of origin patterns, divorce and separation, and attachment-related worries. She also supports people facing postpartum depression, body image and sexuality questions, and challenges with impulsivity or isolation. Sessions are conducted in English and offered through online formats.
People who prefer text-based or live-chat communication can find an option that matches their style. To begin, follow the site’s process to connect and schedule.
What Terra works with
Everything Terra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Terra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Terra lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online care and practical change
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without heavy direction from the therapist. It helps when someone needs a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging supports short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Questions people ask about Terra
What kinds of concerns does Terra help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is conversational and present-focused, emphasizing short-term tools and steady progress rather than lengthy analysis.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a therapist and holds the LCSW credential in New Jersey.
Where is she licensed to practice?
The therapist is a New Jersey LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and you begin by completing a short matching questionnaire.