Terri Dichiser Counselor
Terri Dichiser, MA, JD, LCPC, NCC
14700 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 130
Overland Park, KS, 66223
Terri Dichiser is a licensed clinical professional counselor and has worked extensively with families going through challenging times since 1998. She helps clients address concerns in new and constructive ways. Terri is also an attorney and mediator. Terri was a prosecutor for the Kansas City Prosecutor’s Office responsible for plea negotiations and courtroom trials and has provided mediation training and consulting services to corporate, civic, collegiate, and governmental groups.
As a counselor, Terri incorporates the latest research on happiness and emotionally intelligent methods. Her greatest passion is helping clients. She cares and is committed to each client.
As a mediator, she has provided mediation training and consulting services to organizations such as Sprint Corporation, The Central Exchange, University of Missouri – Columbia, Johnson County Community College, Division of Child Support Enforcement, KS Department of Aging, Office of Judicial Administration and the Missouri Bar Association.
As an Adjunct Professor, Terri developed and delivered courses in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Missouri Western State University. She continues to teach at various universities including Baker University, continuing legal education and mediation training.
Education & Associations
Terri has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, a Juris Doctor form the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UMKC.
She is active in numerous civic organizations and served as the Founding President of The Association of Missouri Mediators, a Practitioner Member of The Association of Conflict Resolution, Vice-President/ Board member of Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH) and an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau. Currently she is President-Elect of the Kansas Mental Health Counselor’s Association. Staying current on industry issues, Terri is a member of The American Counseling Association, The Kansas Counseling Association, The American Mental Health Counselors Association, The American Association of Christian Counselors, The International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Flourish! Magazine – contributing writer, The Central Exchange Terri’s other passion is her family and she enjoys traveling and supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.
