- Nonjudgmental support
- Skill building
- Practical coping
About Terri
Terri Ellerbe-Graves is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 23 years in the helping field. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels overwhelming and work toward clearer, practical solutions.
She helps people build coping strategies and set healthier boundaries. Terri focuses on skills that make everyday life easier, like managing stress, sleep, anxiety, and tough relationships. She also addresses issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, codependency, and challenges tied to ADHD and bipolar conditions.
Her approach blends several methods to suit each person’s needs. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice what matters and take workable steps. Attachment-focused ideas guide conversations about closeness, trust, and intimacy.
Sessions center on identifying small, useful changes. Terri emphasizes concrete practices - like coping techniques, emotion regulation skills, and clearer communication - rather than abstract theory. She works with people to set realistic goals and track progress.
People meet her in North Carolina and sessions are conducted in English. The work starts by discussing what matters most to the client, then shaping an approach that fits their daily life. Terri encourages honest, open conversations and supports steady steps toward change.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life changes, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lift mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust, and it can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Terri will collaborate to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life. That means starting with what feels most pressing, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan as needed so it actually helps in real situations.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera, or schedule sessions during a lunch break. Licensed professionals help tailor the rhythm and tools of therapy to match each person’s routine and goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Terri help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, and codependency.
What is Terri's therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and supportive, focusing on building coping strategies, boundary setting, and core skills. She uses straightforward techniques and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does Terri have?
Terri has 23 years of experience in the helping field working with people facing a broad range of life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Terri?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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