- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Terri
Terri Ellerbe-Graves is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 23 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and other life changes. Terri also addresses parenting, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity and coping with major transitions.
Her approach emphasizes practical coping strategies and clear skills you can use between sessions. Terri helps people build healthy boundaries and develop routines that reduce overwhelm. She uses methods like cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and acceptance-based ideas to manage painful feelings.
Terri also integrates attachment-focused work to look at how past relationships shape present patterns. She draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on each person’s goals and pace. Dialectical behavior strategies are used where emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and actionable steps. Terri aims to reduce shame and make it easier to talk about difficult topics. She frames work as a collaborative effort to find what helps in everyday life.
She practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. Getting started generally involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online therapy options button. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match your values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching willingness and value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood and uses targeted exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep issues, and managing low mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust as you learn which skills help most. You and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize based on your feedback and progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work and school, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let you practice skills in the settings where issues actually come up, such as managing stress between shifts or handling anxious thoughts before sleep.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, parenting concerns, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-focused methods, attachment work, and client-centered conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in the helping field with a wide range of client concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an NC LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and are for clients within her permitted region.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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