About me

I am a very compassionate therapist who has worked with children and families of all ages, during my 23 years of serving in the helping field. Each person is unique, and I am committed to working with each of my clients in a way that is most productive to their individual needs. We will work together to understand your current situation. Our world is ever-changing which requires a modern therapeutic approach. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by current stressors, or perhaps you want to heal from past experiences. Whatever your goals are, I am here to help you grow, heal, change, and thrive in your life. Many clients feel ashamed or scared to be vulnerable, but I can promise that you are safe from any judgment. There is nothing you can say in our space that will phase me or surprise me. All of your thoughts, worries, traumas, and hardships are welcome. Let’s start your journey to being a better you.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Anger management
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
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

Years of Experience: 23

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NC LCMHC 11187


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Terri Ellerbe-Graves. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

She is the best therapist I’ve ever talked to, she’s very understanding and open minded and she does not judge, she always helps me when needed and she always listens and find ways to help me identify my emotions especially with trauma she is always there when I need her and she is very supportive and made me understand my boundaries and how my emotions are always valid. I Recommend!!

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks

She has been a great communicator and very timely with her responses.

Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks

I connected with Ms. Terri as if she was family. She has a humbling and nurturing soul. She has been a strong support system for me during my life situations. She is greatly appreciated and I will definitely stay in touch with her for my life updates. Would definitely recommend her to anyone in need.

Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I love interacting with Terri. She’s totally empathetic,

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Mrs Graves has been a wonderful listener and guide I appreciate how she listens and really tries to help in the best way possible for me but she really has been an awesome person to work with so far and easy to talk to.

Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

With Terri I feel heard, supported, and validated. She really helps me to work through my emotions and really think through how I am feeling. I am so thankful for her and I look forward to our appointments.

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She always listens to what I have to say and digs deep into the issues!

Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Terri has been a great therapist. She helps me to dig deeper into things that bother me. She listens and gives me strategies to manage stress, anxiety and depression. She has helped me acknowledge and makes this difficult time in my life manageable.

Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management

Terri is a fantastic therapist. She knows how to listen and has a great way of getting me to open up. She never tries to give me the answer but encourages me to think things through for myself, offering encouragement along the way.

Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Terri has been very helpful for me to face some problems that I have kept inside for a while. She was wonderful helping me to understand these problems and gave me great advice on how to deal with them.

Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders

Tentative & trustworthy

Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I think she is great and she is great at what she do. I would definitely recommend a close family member or friend to book a session with her.

Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Very calming, not judgemental & willing to break things down so that they are less overwhelming!

Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

She is a very nice lady. We haven’t spoke much but I really appreciate the time we have talked and I feel like she helped me quite a bit

Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Terri is amazing she listens and gives practical feedback that I can apply.

Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ms. Terri goes above and beyond!!! Her kindness and passion shines through in many aspects of her work. She frequently checks in on you throughout the week and ensures you are well equipped for your one-on-one sessions. She’s the bomb dot com ☺️

Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

so kind and calming!

Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 3 months

Terri is a great fit for my son. She has helped him and I appreciate all she does.

Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Ms. Terri made me feel like family the first day we spoke. The compassion and empathy she carries gives me comfort. I am grateful for our divine connection.

Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

She is an excellent therapist and I would recommend her in the future .

Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and coaching

Terri is excellent at her job, very caring and understanding.

Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and relationship issues

After just 2 sessions Terri has helped me with self-esteem, relationship issues and attachment. She is fantastic and really listens and understands what you are going through. 10/10 recommend

Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Terri seems very open minded, non judge mental and does not take sides, she remains neutral. She is positive and calm. She offers good advice really seems to want to help.

Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel like she really understands where I’m coming from with a lot of my issues and is able to related and help me weigh out my options.

Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

I feel very comfortable with her.

Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Terri is a very nice woman. She listened to me, understood me and was very helpful. Shes caring nice and helpful. I liked meeting her.

Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

She is extremely comfortable to talk to and makes me feel at home.

Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Ms. Graves is helpful and is a good listener!

Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Terri does a great job of listening and supporting me while sharing ideas on how to move forward. She is awesome!

Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Terri is a wonderful listener and always understands what I'm trying to convey even when my thoughts and feelings feel jumbled and disjointed. She is able to empathize with me and also help me understand where other people in my life could be coming from. It's really validating to have someone listen to and understand where I'm coming from and what I'm experiencing.

Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Terri has helped me so much if it was through CBT or other forms of therapy. She helped me find who I was and gave me the confidence to give myself a voice. Highly recommend working with her, she's patient and will always bring out your inner warrior!

Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Terri has been a great help for me. I really needed someone to talk to that understands me and that listens and gives me their opinion. Terri is very good at that.

Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts

She's extremely thorough and kind. Understands how to get into things and understand what's going on with the situation some feelings you were dealing with

Work with me!