Terry Hornsby is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a unique perspective to trauma recovery, combining two decades of military service with specialized clinical training. He creates a safe, supportive environment where clients' stories matter and healing is genuinely possible. Terry specializes in working with veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating trauma or PTSD, offering particular insight to those who serve or have served in high-stress roles. He excels at supporting clients who are ready to confront difficult experiences head-on and build a stronger, more grounded future beyond mere survival.

His therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This evidence-based toolkit allows him to address both the psychological and physiological impacts of trauma, helping clients develop practical coping strategies while processing distressing memories. Terry's military background informs his straightforward, mission-focused approach to therapy. He understands the value of clear objectives, measurable progress, and actionable strategies. For clients who desire it, he offers faith-optional counseling that respects spiritual dimensions of healing without requiring religious participation.

With formal education in counseling psychology and specialized training in trauma treatment modalities, Terry brings both academic knowledge and lived experience to his practice. His two decades of Marine Corps service have given him a firsthand understanding of the unique challenges faced by military personnel, veterans, and first responders, including the difficulty of transitioning to civilian life, processing combat experiences, and navigating relationships after trauma exposure. This combination of professional expertise and personal insight creates a therapeutic relationship built on genuine understanding and mutual respect.

Outside the therapy room, Terry maintains his physical and mental resilience through powerlifting and golf. These pursuits reflect his belief in the importance of discipline, persistence, and finding balance between intensity and precision, qualities that inform his therapeutic work as well. His commitment to physical strength mirrors the emotional and psychological strength-building he facilitates with clients, demonstrating that recovery requires both dedication and strategic effort.

• Terry brings unique credibility and understanding to work with veterans, active military, and first responders through his two decades of Marine Corps service and specialized trauma training.

• He offers a straightforward, mission-focused approach to therapy that resonates with clients who prefer clear objectives and practical strategies over abstract therapeutic concepts.

• Terry provides faith-optional counseling that respects the whole person, giving clients the freedom to incorporate spirituality into their healing process if they choose while maintaining a secular therapeutic foundation.

Supervised By: Alissa Melendez, Psy.D. #28454