Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC
Licensed counselor guiding growth and healing
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
About Terri Ellerbe-Graves
Terri Ellerbe-Graves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 23 years of experience in the helping field. She has worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns and focuses on practical strategies to move forward.
Her work centers on helping people develop coping skills, establish healthy boundaries, and build core abilities where needed. Terri adapts a modern therapeutic approach to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, whether someone is struggling with current stressors or seeking to process and heal from past experiences.
She supports clients who want to grow, heal, change, and thrive in their lives. Recognizing that vulnerability can feel frightening or shameful, Terri creates a calm, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can bring their thoughts, worries, traumas, and hardships without concern. Her emphasis is on collaboration and practical steps that help individuals navigate difficult moments and work toward meaningful change.
Her work centers on helping people develop coping skills, establish healthy boundaries, and build core abilities where needed. Terri adapts a modern therapeutic approach to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, whether someone is struggling with current stressors or seeking to process and heal from past experiences.
She supports clients who want to grow, heal, change, and thrive in their lives. Recognizing that vulnerability can feel frightening or shameful, Terri creates a calm, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can bring their thoughts, worries, traumas, and hardships without concern. Her emphasis is on collaboration and practical steps that help individuals navigate difficult moments and work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Terri Ellerbe-Graves have?
Terri Ellerbe-Graves has 23 years of experience working in the helping field.
Is Terri Ellerbe-Graves a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LCMHC. License details: NC LCMHC 11187.
In which languages does Terri Ellerbe-Graves provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Terri Ellerbe-Graves located?
North Carolina.
How can I work with Terri Ellerbe-Graves as my therapist?
You can work with Terri Ellerbe-Graves through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Terri Ellerbe-Graves work with international clients?
Terri Ellerbe-Graves does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Terri Ellerbe-Graves cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Sessions Be a Good Fit?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy can be an effective way to get support that fits into a busy life.
One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect in the format that works best for them, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it simpler to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.
Licensed professionals provide the same clinical training and therapeutic focus regardless of format, and clients often have the option to switch therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, online sessions offer a practical and accessible path to the guidance and skills they are seeking.
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