Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC

Terri Ellerbe-Graves is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 23 years in the helping field. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a range of life changes. Terri aims to help clients build practical coping strategies and healthier boundaries when life feels overwhelming.

She welcomes talk about hard topics without judgment and encourages honest, direct conversation. Terri helps people sort through current stressors and also supports healing from past trauma and abuse. Her approach focuses on building core skills that clients can use outside sessions.

Terri uses a mix of well-known therapy methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and a client-centered stance. These methods are used to teach tools for mood, anxiety, sleep, and relationship challenges.

Over two decades of experience have given her a practical sense of what routines and small changes help most people. She also addresses concerns like parenting stress, caregiving burden, chronic health issues, grief, and identity-related questions including LGBT matters. Terri helps people strengthen self-esteem and manage emotions like anger and grief.

Sessions are offered from North Carolina and are conducted in English. The therapist notes that therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Terri uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in many sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can reduce struggle with painful emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Terri will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, review homework, and develop routines that transfer into everyday life. Discuss formats and scheduling during the intake so sessions match your practical needs and goals.