Luke A Tervola, LICSW
Narrative-minded LICSW helping with mood and stress
Details
| Name | Luke A Tervola |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Luke
Luke A Tervola is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. He brings seven years of direct therapy experience and a longer history working in the mental health field. He writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person.
Luke focuses on common and painful struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. He also helps with relationship concerns, career stress, addictions, ADHD, and mood shifts like bipolar disorder.
Background and approach
He pays attention to patterns around attachment, control, guilt, and loneliness. In sessions he aims to make space for story and meaning. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people see how their life stories shape what they do and feel.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to support values-based choices and a warm, nonjudgmental conversation. Luke adapts his approach to what a person needs in the moment. He offers practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches when useful, alongside work on relationships and emotional patterns.
He describes starting therapy as a collaborative process - therapist and client explore what fits best. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, vegetable gardening, concerts, and following Minnesota sports teams. He aims to bring a calm, straightforward presence to sessions so people can talk about hard things and try different ways of moving forward.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Luke works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Luke among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Luke directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Luke directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How approaches like Narrative and ACT work online
Luke often uses Narrative Therapy to help people see how the stories they tell shape feelings and choices; online sessions can make it easy to review examples, reflect on patterns, and try new ways of telling those stories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and practice small, concrete steps that align with those values, which translates well to planning between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and emotional needs, helping people notice how past connections affect current reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Decisions about pacing, homework, and the kinds of exercises used are made together so therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to jot down thoughts between sessions or connect when writing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues like isolation and shame.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered conversation. Sessions aim to clarify values, examine personal stories, and add practical coping skills.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has seven years of clinical therapy experience and additional years in mental health work. He combines experience with a warm, straightforward presence.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Minnesota LICSW, practicing from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people based in the supported region.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different communication needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
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