Luke A Tervola, LICSW
Minnesota · 7 years in practice
Luke A Tervola is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota.
License and registration
- LICSW, Minnesota
- 20767 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1609405240 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Luke
Luke A Tervola is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota. He brings seven years of direct therapy experience and a longer background in the mental health field to his work. He focuses on common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and addiction, and also addresses issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
Luke keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He creates a calm space where people can talk through hard feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
He uses everyday language and aims to make next steps clear and doable. His background includes work with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. He also uses EMDR techniques and resources when appropriate, though some methods may be limited in text or chat formats.
Luke tailors his approach to what a person needs in the moment, offering tools for coping, mood regulation, and clearer decision making. He helps people address relationship and career stress, feelings of emptiness or shame, and questions about purpose. Outside of therapy he enjoys hiking, vegetable gardening, concerts, and following Minnesota sports teams.
He aims to partner with people who want practical support and steady guidance as they make changes in their lives.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Luke lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Luke names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take meaningful action toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and can help with depression, anxiety, and mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, closeness, and feeling more supported in relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods seem to help most. Over time the plan can change based on what is working, and interventions can be mixed to match the person's needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a more traditional session feel. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can fit short check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing about feelings helps more than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy days.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Luke often help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and career strain, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. He uses clear language, practical tools, and a calm approach to help people talk through feelings and make small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Luke has seven years of direct therapy experience and additional years working in the mental health field prior to that.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, and practices in Minnesota.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available with Luke?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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