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Sherry Graves, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sherry is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sherry. View 53 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

She is very caring and I Really appreciate the fact that she’s a Christian, it makes her so much more relatable. She’s amazing and I’d recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed March 2024

Sherry is a great therapist. I felt listened to and felt like she was very easy to open up to. I really appreciate all of her insight and skill.

Reviewed April 2022

More about Sherry

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello I'm Sherry Graves- LCSW, CADC11, I believe my personal experiences has contributed to my own healing journey and that's what makes me a Survivor. So I'm looking forward to connecting with individuals who are also ready to jump into their healing journey and start living beyond their scars. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I earned my master's degree from Long Island University in New York City, in 2006. I've worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse the past 20 years in a variety of settings to name a few, the NYC Dept. for the Aging Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center; at Residential Substance Abuse Programs, Drug Court, Grady Assertive Community Team (Act Team), & hospitals. I've worked with interdisciplinary teams including, the Dept. of Family & Children Services (DFACS), Mobile Crisis, Psychiatrists, Doctors, the courts, Law Enforcement to meet the needs of the clientele we serve. I work with adolescents, young adults and the elderly. I specialize in Self- Esteem & Empowerment, Trauma, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse & Women's Issues. My counseling approaches include, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Spirituality Counseling, Person-Centered Therapy. If you are looking for a warm, safe, nurturing environment to share your deepest feelings look no further. My Ministry & calling is all about helping individuals in need of healing & recovery from brokenness, to finding beauty & purpose in the scars.

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Codependency Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Infidelity Life purpose Paranoia Self-Harm Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sherry Graves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346900123.

  • LCSW · Georgia · CSW005117 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sherry Graves

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

53 reviews

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She is very caring and I Really appreciate the fact that she’s a Christian, it makes her so much more relatable. She’s amazing and I’d recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed March 2024

Sherry is a great therapist. I felt listened to and felt like she was very easy to open up to. I really appreciate all of her insight and skill.

Reviewed April 2022

She is compassionate and relatable. She had helped me tremendously.

Reviewed November 2023

She great at listening to and encouraging me

Reviewed November 2023

The best! She really listens and provides sound guidance.

Reviewed September 2023

Therapist Sherry is excellent at listening, and giving feedback for thorough thought and homework.

Reviewed August 2023

Very caring, relatable and understanding. I would highly recommend her to anyone!!

Reviewed July 2023

She is awesome and offers sound Godly advice!

Reviewed May 2023

She is great !

Reviewed May 2023

She is awesome!

Reviewed April 2023

Sherry has such a wonderful, calm and warm personality. - it was a pleasure working with Sherry.

Reviewed March 2023

Sherry has a way of listening and speaking to you in such a personal and safe way that it's almost like family.

Reviewed March 2023

Sherry was fantastic on our first call. Looking forward to speaking with her on future sessions. Thanks Sherry!

Reviewed March 2023

Ms. Sherry is amazing. I am blessed to have a therapist like her in my life and would definitely recommend her to others.

Reviewed April 2023

Sherry Graves has been a blessing and a lifeline for me during a tumultuous time. Her gentle approach to talk therapy has helped me open up and face problems I was ignoring. I highly recommend letting her help you through whatever challenges you are going through. I am Confident that I have the tools I need to move forward in this life. I am Grateful for finding Sherry. She’s one in a million.

Reviewed April 2023

Absolutely love her spirit and energy! We clicked right away and she made me feel extremely comfortable, which I love and appreciated very much!

Reviewed January 2023

She is so understanding and a God send.

Reviewed January 2023

Sherry meet you where you are. She’s understanding and engages how you want to. At your pace. She’s a godsend

Reviewed January 2023

Sherry is truly excellent and was pivotal in helping me work through some of my toughest times, from job loss to relationships. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Reviewed January 2023

Wonderful experience.

Reviewed January 2023

Ms Graves is an excellent therapist! very wise, practical and spiritual. She’s easy to talk to and offered advice and practices that were innovative and helpful to me. Her strategies are a perfect balance of self awareness, gratitude and tough love. I literally felt like I could run to her for anything.

Reviewed January 2023

Sherry is very responsive and supportive.

Reviewed November 2022

I was at a point in my life that I felt worthless useless and just didn't think life had anymore to offer when I lost my best friend my Daddy and she pulled up from the pits of my darkness. I'm so very Thankful and Beyond Blessed to have her as my Therapist Sherry Graves you're my Guardian Angel ❤️

Reviewed November 2022

My time with Sherry was extremely valuable. She showed up to every session with a warm and open heart. I always knew I was in a safe environment with her. There was no judgement or ego, only clarity and love. She continuously reflected my power back to me, helping me grow and find confidence in who I am and who I am meant to be. She is a beautiful soul. She does the work of an angel. She gave me the tools I needed to work through the trauma of my past and also gave me the tools I needed to take steps towards my future. I will forever be grateful for her and am happy for all of the people that get to work with her. Thank you for sharing your strength with me and teaching me how to use my strength too, Sherry!!!

Reviewed November 2022

Going into therapy I was a bit hesitant because my experiences in the past were not ideal. However Ms. Sherry Graves completely changed my outlook on therapy. Her ability to provide practical tools that I can use on a daily basis has been life changing. You can tell Ms. Sherry genuinely cares about her patients, she remembers all the little things and holds me accountable when needed. Because of Ms. Sherry I am in the best headspace I have ever been in my life. I now know I can overcome any obstacle and I have no other but Ms. Sherry to thank for that. She has a divine gift of helping people and it has been a pleasure working with her!

Reviewed November 2022

Sherry is the sweetest soul and I trust her expertise very well. She is exceptional at making connections at first meeting and giving you the source of comfort a friend would give. I really value that she also shared her experiences to connect with mine and made me feel so much more comfortable & understood.

Reviewed November 2022

Sherry is amazingly insightful and gets me!!! Love my therapy appointments!!

Reviewed November 2022

Sherry is the absolute best. Even though I’ve had her for a short time, she’s helped me to grow and take significant steps to help my own mental health. She is so sweet and kind and understanding. If you’re looking for a healing and kind therapist, she is it!

Reviewed September 2022

Sherry makes me feel safe and comfortable. But, most importantly, confident. Sherry has helped me find my voice. I can't thank her enough for changing my life

Reviewed September 2022

I had an initial experience that was off putting but I decided to give it one more try. As someone working in social services and mental health, I know the value of getting help when you need it. Sherry completely and overwhelmingly made up for the initial experience. She is a gem. She is insightful, honest and compassionate

Reviewed September 2022

Sherry Graves is an amazing human! She works so hard and I don’t know how she does it all! She’s very personable, kind, and patient. I feel that I’ve made huge strides in my mental health and decision making because of meeting with Sherry. I have her words in the back of my head constantly now and she has helped me to realize and unlearn thoughts and habits in my daily life, that I before didn’t even know I was subconsciously thinking or doing. She’s a very selfless woman and she’s also pretty funny too

Reviewed September 2022

Sherry is super understanding and super kind. She listens very well and will let you rant. Super sweet and would highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2022

Sherry is warm, patient, and understanding. Her life experience has given her many tools and skills as a licensed therapist. I enjoy my weekly time with Sherry and would recommend her to a friend in need.

Reviewed September 2022

Sherry is wonderful, thoughtful, insightful and compassionate and really works with you to understand your issues. She has had a plan to help you overcome any obstacles. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed August 2022

Thank You❣️

Reviewed August 2022

Sherry brings as wealth of knowledge and experience to each session. She is a perfect balance of listener and extractor. By that I mean Sherry draws out aspects of my deeply stored memories and experiences that are blocking my progress. Sherry is sweet, articulate, approachable , and weaves her experience, creating a safe and open space to heal.

Reviewed August 2022

Mrs Graves really listens she has lost her Dad as well so i feel as if Gid placed us together for healing comfort and strength

Reviewed August 2022

She listened to me and let me vent everything I needed to vent. She pushed me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. I’m so thankful I was matched with her.

Reviewed August 2022

Sherry is amazing!!! She is encouraging, uplifting and helpful. I am so thankful for her service.

Reviewed July 2022

Very responsive to my emails! Always pleasant!

Reviewed July 2022

Sherry is a phenomenal therapist. Deeply empathetic, draws from her experiences, and labels my patterns for me. Really glad to have met her!

Reviewed June 2022

Sherry is fantastic! She's clearly knowledgeable and experienced, has gone through very similar experiences to me, and somehow twice now she has said things that have had deep personal meaning to me before I signed up to therapy. She has given up valuable time to me today so I could have a therapy session and I am so grateful for it!

Reviewed June 2022

Sherry is awesome! She is very easy to talk to made me feel comfortable about sharing my situation. I am recommending her to everyone

Reviewed June 2022

Thank you for being there for me!! You rock!!!

Reviewed June 2022

Sherry is such a delight! Her personality is so fun and she pays close attention to your issues and offers solutions that will be individualized to you and what you are able to do. I highly recommend!

Reviewed June 2022

A good person doing good work, truly getting help with her. Open minded and good at what she does.

Reviewed June 2022

Sherry is wonderful. She’s a great encourager and confidence builder especially when you’re going through. Thank you

Reviewed May 2022

I have a great connection Therapist. So far so good.

Reviewed May 2022

Sherry has such a caring spirit! I love that she will tell you the truth in an understanding way and help you process what you’re feeling. She does a great job following up throughout the week. I also like how she ends the sessions with a daily meditation.

Reviewed May 2022

I adore Sherry and am so grateful I was paired up with her. It's only been a few sessions, we are still getting familiar with my hectic life but I feel better after speaking with her every time.

Reviewed May 2022

she the goat

Reviewed May 2022

She absolutely wonderful and her empathy knows no bounds. She follows up constantly and keeps wonderful contact between us! She's so special!

Reviewed May 2022

In our first session I appreciated her candor and felt encouraged!

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sherry Graves offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sherry Graves works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sherry Graves speak?

Sherry Graves speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sherry Graves have?

Sherry Graves has 16 years of experience.

Where is Sherry Graves licensed to practice?

Sherry Graves is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does Sherry Graves accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sherry Graves does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sherry Graves offer?

Sherry Graves offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sherry Graves?

Sherry Graves can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sherry Graves?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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