Dr. Tera Reynolds, ACSW
Looking for a trauma therapist, someone who understands your experience as a black woman or woman of color, or therapy to help with your self-esteem or general mental well-being? Dr. Tera Reynolds could be the perfect fit for you. Dr. Reynolds approaches her work as a therapist with a deep understanding of the many challenging experiences faced by women, black women, and women of color.
Experience: 18+ years of experience providing social, and emotional support, academic/career advising, life skills coaching, and mentoring. Crisis intervention, emergency response, and case management support, to students and families in the Sacramento region
Clients: Black women, Women of color, Women, Young adults, Older Adolescents (15+), Teen Parents, Inter-racial relationships, Racial Trauma, Domestic Violence, Physical Trauma, Self-Esteem/ Empowerment, Negative Self Image.
Modalities: Crisis Intervention (advocacy, connecting, engagement, building trust, assessment, resource building) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Mindfulness, Client-Centered, Personal Empowerment and Transformation, Coaching Psychoeducation, Accountability Coach.
Availability: Available on Monday late afternoons and Fridays. Evenings & weekends by appointment as needed.
A Message from Tera:
If you are here because things in your life have shifted, and you’re feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or frustrated, you’ve come to the right place. If what you’re looking for is hope that things can be different, I believe they can. Whether it’s a moment of transition, an immediate crisis, feeling stressed at work, or feeling oppressed by societal norms, it may be time to seek additional support, someone to connect with to help confront these struggles, feelings, or thoughts. I can help you through this process and provide you with real-life practical strategies.
As a young teen mother, I know where to find the determination to prove the world wrong, defy all odds, and push back on stereotypes. As a Black woman, I know what it’s like to navigate professional spaces with marginalized identities and can apply this to my work as a counselor. As someone who has worked in criminal justice, child welfare, and the education system, I know what it takes to work with people who are managing complex systems. As a therapist, I know how to help you with the similar challenges you face.
My experiences have helped develop my approach to therapy—where connection, building trust, resource building, accountability, advocacy, and empowerment are central to the process. If you are looking for someone to be transparent with you, then I might be the right person. Let’s connect!
Associate Clinical Social Worker #99626, State of California; Supervised by Amanda Gibson LCSW #25790, State of California
Counseling Col:lab offers holistic and innovative clinical counseling services to clients in and around the greater Sacramento area, including zip codes 95621, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95823, 95824, and 95837. Their diverse group of therapists offer in-person and online therapy from East Sacramento, California.
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More About Dr. Tera Reynolds:
Dr. Tera Reynolds holds an Ed.D. from California State University, Sacramento, in Educational Leadership & Policy Administration and a Master of Science in Social Work also from CSUS, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and is also an alumnus from ARC holding an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies.
Since 2015, Dr. Reynolds has been a Faculty Coordinator at American River College. She has created programs to help transition students from high school into college and help new students get through the onboarding process. She currently serves as the Black Student Success Center Faculty Coordinator. She opened the 1st ever Black Student Success Center at American River College, and coordinates outreach services to feeder High Schools in the area. She also teaches Human Career Development courses and serves as the Black Student Union Advisor.
Before her career at American River College, she worked at Sacramento City Unified District, as the Youth Development Specialist, and as the Prevention and Intervention Services Supervisor at Natomas Unified School District. In these positions, she planned, coordinated, and supervised substance abuse/delinquency prevention, foster youth services, truancy, and intervention programs.
She made the decision to work in education after working as a Social Worker in the Children Protective Services and a Probation Assistant at Juvenile Hall. She is the mother of three children, a grandmother, and an auntie to many. She is a native of Sacramento and believes in giving back to her community.