Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC

Compassionate LCMHC guiding growth and coping skills

23 years experience
Nonjudgmental supportive care
Practical coping strategies

About Terri Ellerbe-Graves

Terri Ellerbe-Graves is an LCMHC, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with 23 years of experience in the helping field. She works with people facing a broad range of concerns and focuses on building practical coping strategies, clear boundaries, and foundational skills that support day-to-day functioning and long-term growth.

Her approach blends modern therapeutic methods with a warm, nonjudgmental stance. Whether someone feels overwhelmed by current stressors or seeks healing from past experiences, she aims to help clients move toward change, resilience, and improved well-being. Terri prioritizes collaboration, tailoring interventions to match each person’s goals and circumstances.

Clients who find it difficult to be vulnerable are met with steady acceptance and respect. She creates a space where thoughts, worries, traumas, and hardships can be explored without surprise or judgment. Terri invites individuals to begin a thoughtful process of growth and to take steps toward a more balanced, thriving life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

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?

She has 23 years of experience working in the helping field.

Is Terri Ellerbe-Graves a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC. License details are NC LCMHC 11187.

In which languages does Terri Ellerbe-Graves provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Terri Ellerbe-Graves located?

She is located in 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Terri Ellerbe-Graves uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify personal values, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes by teaching skills to accept difficult feelings while moving forward.

She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy, trust, and coping. This approach supports people working through relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues by fostering new, healthier relational strategies.

Terri favors a client-centered way of working that keeps the person’s experience at the center of care. In a collaborative process, she and the client determine which approaches fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without rearranging life around appointments.

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