All About TLC Home’s experts, and how we can help you achieve your goals.
Terry L. Cooch, Founder
Meet Terry L. Cooch, Founder of TLC Home
Terry L. Cooch founded TLC Home, LLC in 2008, first building her reputation by helping homeowners create functional systems and calm, comfortable living spaces. Over time, her love of design and her talent for transforming how a home looks and feels led her to professional home staging. In 2012, she became an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Stager and eventually transitioned TLC Home to focus exclusively on staging.
Today, TLC Home provides professional home staging services for both occupied and vacant homes, helping sellers present their properties in a way that attracts buyers and supports faster, stronger offers. Terry’s organization background remains a powerful part of her process: she helps sellers edit and streamline without making their home feel sterile, so daily life stays manageable while showings and photos are underway.
Terry is passionate about creating spaces that feel inviting, memorable, and easy for buyers to connect with. The best part is hearing that a TLC Home–staged home sold quickly—often on Day One—with top-dollar results and multiple offers.
Meet Darlene Fierstein – Home Stager & Detail Perfectionist
Darlene Fierstein is the kind of person who makes a space feel as warm and welcoming as she is. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from the University of Maryland and over 15 years of experience in home styling, decorating, and retail management, she brings both expertise and a nurturing touch to every staging project.
Her background spans furniture selection, custom window treatments, flooring, and space planning, and she’s worked everywhere from an architectural firm to a high-end furniture showroom. As a store manager in home furnishings, she perfected the art of creating stylish, functional spaces that people love.
After stepping away from full-time work to focus on family, Darlene continued following her passion by running her own custom window treatment business. Now, as part of TLC Home’s staging team, she uses her keen eye for detail, balance, and beauty to help homeowners showcase their properties in the best possible light.
With an instinct for creating inviting spaces and a personality that makes the staging process feel effortless, Darlene ensures that every home she touches is both beautifully styled and buyer-ready.
Need a home that wows buyers? Darlene and the TLC Home team are ready to make it happen!
Meet Lucy Sushko – Home Stager & Shopping Enthusiast
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, Lucy Sushko started her career teaching Special Education. But after stepping away to raise her two daughters, she discovered her true passion—decorating!
Lucy quickly became the go-to friend and neighbor for design advice, creative solutions, and the latest home trends. Her natural eye for style led her to home staging and redesign, and for the past three years, she’s been an essential part of the TLC Home team, working closely with Terry to transform homes into buyer-ready beauties.
And let’s talk about her other passion—shopping. Lucy LOVES, LOVES, LOVES the thrill of the hunt, especially when she finds the perfect piece for a client—and it’s even sweeter when it’s on sale!
With her fun-loving personality, sharp design sense, and an eye for the perfect finishing touch, Lucy brings energy and expertise to every staging project.
Want to make your home market-ready (or just chat about the latest décor trends)? Lucy and the TLC Home team are here to help!
Terry L. Cooch founded TLC Home, LLC in 2008, first building her reputation by helping homeowners create functional systems and calm, comfortable living spaces. Over time, her love of design and her talent for transforming how a home looks and feels led her to professional home staging. 
