Sherry Graves , LCSW, CSW

Sherry Graves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who brings a compassionate, survivor-centered perspective to her work. She earned a master's degree from Long Island University in New York City in 2006 and has carried a long-standing commitment to supporting people through recovery and healing. Her background spans mental health and substance use treatment in a variety of settings, including the New York City Department for the Aging Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center, residential substance abuse programs, drug court, the Grady Assertive Community Team, and hospital environments.

She has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as the Department of Family and Children Services, mobile crisis units, psychiatrists, medical providers, the courts, and law enforcement to address complex needs across the lifespan. Sherry works with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, and she focuses on areas including addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, codependency, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and women's issues.

Her counseling style blends motivational interviewing, trauma-focused approaches, spirituality counseling, and person-centered care to help clients move beyond scars toward meaning and purpose. Her practice emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and practical steps for recovery and growth.

Approaches for Online Healing and Recovery

Sherry integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own goals and pace; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and exploring life purpose. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical option for addressing depression, bipolar symptoms, and anxiety-related challenges. Motivational interviewing is another key method she employs to strengthen motivation for change, making it especially useful for substance use and addiction recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sherry and the client work together to determine which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, connect from familiar environments, and access therapy when in-person visits are difficult, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver structured, goal-focused support.