Terri Petty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 30 years of experience at Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHAW). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ouachita Baptist University and her Master of Science in Social Agency Counseling from Henderson State University.

Terri began her career at OBHAW in 1993 as a therapist in the REACH program, working with adults facing serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. She later provided foster and adoption assessments through the Foster Pride/Adopt Pride program.

In 2000, she transitioned to the school-based mental health program in the Lake Hamilton School District. By 2015, she was overseeing school-based services across 10 districts and coordinating CASSP/SOC programs.

Since 2019, Terri has served as Director of the CLIMB Childcare Program, where she leads a growing team supporting children and families. She is also trained in Conscious Discipline and supervises Licensed Associate Counselors, mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals.