Sherry Graves, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 16 years in practice

Sherry Graves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people move beyond past hurts and addictive patterns.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW005117 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1346900123 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Sherry

Sherry Graves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people move beyond past hurts and addictive patterns. She offers a calm, straightforward way of working that centers the person rather than the label. Sherry speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She uses client-centered methods to create a space where people can tell their story and set practical goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach when patterns of thinking and behavior need to change. Motivational Interviewing helps people who are unsure about change to find their own reasons to move forward. Sherry brings 16 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance use settings.

Her background includes work with residential substance programs, hospital teams, and community services in Georgia and New York. That experience informs how she responds to complex situations and coordinates care when needed. Common concerns she addresses include addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem difficulties.

She also supports people facing codependency, domestic violence, sexual assault, and challenges around self-harm and life purpose. Her work emphasizes practical steps and steady progress. Sessions are conducted in English and offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Sherry aims to match the method to the person’s needs and daily life. She encourages small changes that add up to meaningful healing over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Sherry names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helps clarify feelings, and supports decisions about change. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring identity and self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems with mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. They collaborate to try methods and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from different locations, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit quick check-ins or shorter conversations. These options help therapy fit into busy lives and make it easier to keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Sherry address?

Sherry works with addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people with codependency, domestic violence, sexual assault, self-harm, and questions about life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help people set goals and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is her background and experience?

She has 16 years of experience in mental health and substance use work, including roles in residential programs, hospitals, and community services. That history informs how she responds to complex needs.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and is also listed as CSW. Her practice is based in Georgia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How does cost and scheduling work?

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