Terry Pryor

I built my practice around a conviction I've held since I started in this field: you are capable of more than the patterns that have been holding you back. My job is to help you see that clearly and give you the tools to act on it.

As a Black male therapist with a supervisor-level license (LPCC-S) and a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT, I bring both clinical depth and lived perspective to my work — particularly for men, for clients navigating trauma and its ripple effects, and for couples trying to understand each other across that pain.

I'm licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania, trained at Youngstown State University, and serve clients via telehealth across both states with flexible morning, evening, and weekend availability.

My approach starts with the relationship. I want us to operate as genuine partners — where you feel respected, challenged, and supported, not processed through a system.

For trauma and PTSD, I use Trauma-Focused CBT and, for couples navigating PTSD together, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD — one of the most specialized and effective approaches for trauma affecting a relationship. Narrative Therapy helps you examine and rewrite the stories you've been telling about yourself. Motivational Interviewing meets you where you are when change feels hard. CBT addresses the thought patterns driving anxiety and depression.

I adapt to what you need. No single framework fits every person.

The first session is both an opportunity to get to know each other and to start building the foundation for the work ahead. I'll ask about what's brought you here, what your life looks like right now, and what you're hoping changes.

I strive to create a warm, comfortable environment where you can be honest — including about the things that feel hard to say. By the end, we'll have a starting direction and a shared sense of how we'll move forward together.