Making Happier Days

A specialized early childhood mental health practice helping young children and caregivers understand one another, strengthen their relationships, and navigate developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges together.
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About

Building stronger relationships. Supporting healthier beginnings.

For more than 27 years, I have worked alongside young children and families, with more than two decades specializing in early intervention and the developmental needs of children from birth through early childhood. My experience includes developmental disabilities, autism, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, attachment, and the complex ways that children’s development and relationships influence one another. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each child’s unique story. I believe challenging behavior is communication, relationships are central to healing, and caregivers are an essential part of a child’s emotional development. Credentials: Independently practicing Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) Certification in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health from Georgetown University. Endorsed by the North Carolina Infant Mental Health Association in Infant Mental Health and Reflective Supervision/Consultation. Certified in Attachment and Biobehavioral Catchup (ABC) Infant and Early Childhood models. Certified (in training) in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Extensive experience in developmental and psychological assessment, behavioral intervention, developmental disabilities, autism, attachment and early childhood mental health.
Terri Southerland, M.A., L.P.A., IMH-E
Psychologist

Services

  • Trauma
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Issues

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Child Parent Psychotherapy
  • Attachment-Biobehavioral Catchup (ABC)

Location

Providing in-home services in Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, and Wilson Counties

A street map for office location at Nashville, NC 27856-7876

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Nashville, NC 27856-7876

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