Hi, I’m Teri Berbel and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mansfield, Texas. I work with adults (18 and older) in regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. 

I primarily work with women who have lost touch with who they are, sometimes not even knowing what they prefer for breakfast. After living for others for so long, they can no longer connect with their authentic selves.

As a trauma therapist in an outpatient program for the past 3 years and now in private practice, a large part of my work focuses on trauma, PTSD and complex trauma. I’m Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 trained, so I work through the focus of a trauma lens with most clients. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy combined with Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and compassion-focused therapy to learn about underlying problem stories, develop compassion for the choices necessary for survival and safety, and create emotional distance with the trauma so clients can move forward in meaningful ways towards a life of their choosing. 

I’m also a yoga instructor, so I incorporate breath work and somatic practices as needed with my clients to bring care and attention to the wounds held in the nervous system. I’ve practiced yoga for 25 years and taught for 6, so I’ve experienced the healing benefits for myself and feel it’s an integral part of my own well-being. 

Outside of the therapy room, I savor spending time with my horse, dogs, and cats and love immersing myself in nature with a hike any chance I get. My horse and I spent years training and participating in schooling shows in 3-Day Eventing, but, as we’ve aged, we relish a quieter relationship of simple time together. To be honest, though, we’d both love another dash around a course if we could do it safely and survive!

I look forward to getting to know you! Book a session today!