Light & Glory MA Candidate

About Terris Donnelly

Terris Donnelly received her bachelor's degree in educational studies with an emphasis on elementary education and special education. Terris is currently working on her master's degree in clinical Mental Health at Liberty University and is in her practicum/internship.

Terris has worked in the field of child development for the last 12 years. She has been working with the neurodiverse population for the last five years. She has worked with autistic individuals of all ages and is working towards an autism specialist certification.

Terris also has a background in parent coaching and play therapy for children aged birth to elementary age. She has also done one-on-one life coaching with neurodivergent individuals. She has also taught every grade from elementary to high school. Terris is focusing on building her expertise in Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Informed therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).  Terris’ target population is families, individuals, and children.