Sheryl Derby, LCSW

Sheryl Derby, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a long-standing commitment to helping individuals and families navigate stress, trauma, and life transitions. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies and a Master of Social Work with a Child Welfare emphasis from Arizona State University. With 22 years in social work and 17 years providing clinical supervision, she brings deep experience across settings and populations.

She has delivered therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work has included supporting veterans, families involved in the child welfare system, juveniles in the court system, and homeless families. Sheryl’s practice blends practical coping skills with attention to strengths and goals to help clients move toward greater stability and well-being.

Sheryl describes her clinical style as eclectic - she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a strength-based, solution-focused orientation to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She aims to identify individual strengths and develop coping strategies that fit each client’s life. Outside of work she enjoys time with her basset hounds, practices yoga, and volunteers at a retirement home for geriatric and hospice animals. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a master’s-level clinician qualified to provide psychotherapy and clinical supervision.

Sheryl’s approach centers on support, guidance, and empowerment as clients work toward the changes they seek.