Therapist profile
Terri Ellerbe-Graves, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 11187
- NPI1356748651
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Skills for emotion regulation
- Boundaries and coping
- Practical CBT and ACT
About Terri
Terri Ellerbe-Graves is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 23 years in the helping field. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns. Terri also supports people dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and challenges tied to identity and life transitions.
Terri focuses on practical coping strategies and building core skills. She helps clients set healthy boundaries and develop tools for everyday situations. Sessions often include concrete techniques to manage strong emotions and reduce reactive behavior.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered principles to understand patterns and improve relationships.
Terri frames therapy as collaborative work. She listens for what is causing distress, then helps people try approaches that fit their life and goals. Progress is measured in small, useful changes rather than promises of quick fixes.
People seeking help for anger, ongoing frustration, or stress-related irritability will find straightforward tools and practice-based guidance. To begin, prospective clients follow the online matching steps and schedule an initial session to see how the work might proceed.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-based action and small, consistent steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try, based on current problems, personal goals, and what the client prefers. That way sessions focus on techniques that fit daily life and feel useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-world settings and bring examples from daily life into sessions for immediate feedback.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods and a collaborative stance. Sessions focus on building coping strategies, setting boundaries, and practicing new responses to strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience in the helping field working with a wide range of concerns and client needs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.