Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC

Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC, guiding healing and coping

Stress and anxiety help
Family and relationships
Coping strategies and boundaries

About Terri Ellerbe-Graves

Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), brings 23 years of experience in the helping field to her work in North Carolina. She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, family and relationship challenges, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Terri focuses on practical strategies that foster day-to-day functioning and long-term growth - creating coping skills, establishing healthy boundaries, and reinforcing core skills where they are needed most.

Her approach blends modern therapeutic methods with a steady, empathetic presence designed to address both current stressors and past wounds. Recognizing that many people feel ashamed or fearful of vulnerability, she cultivates a nonjudgmental space where difficult thoughts and feelings can be explored without surprise or reproach. Topics she addresses include intimacy and parenting concerns, sleep and self-esteem issues, ADHD and bipolar considerations, and the complexities of blended families, adoption, and aging.

Whether the aim is to manage immediate symptoms or to pursue deeper healing and change, Terri works collaboratively to help clients grow, heal, and thrive. She centers practical coping and measurable progress while honoring each person’s goals and lived experience.

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?

Terri Ellerbe-Graves has 23 years of experience 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?

Terri provides therapy in English.

Where is Terri Ellerbe-Graves located?

Terri is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Terri Ellerbe-Graves as my therapist?

Clients can work with Terri 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 a client’s 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

How Terri Ellerbe-Graves’ Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values, accept difficult feelings without getting stuck, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. This approach is useful for managing stress, anxiety, and ongoing life changes by emphasizing practical steps forward rather than symptom elimination alone. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It is often applied to relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and trauma-related difficulties by exploring relational needs and rebuilding secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental stance that promotes self-discovery and increased self-esteem; it supports people working through depression, grief, and identity concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Terri Ellerbe-Graves collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Terri uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life transitions, and access therapeutic support from a convenient location while working toward meaningful change.

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