About Sheri
Sheri Stav is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 23 years of experience based in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Sheri focuses on building practical coping skills and clearer thinking so everyday life feels more manageable.
Sheri has a long history supporting people living with chronic illness and those carrying the burden of caregiving. She also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, and the emotional impacts of divorce and separation.
How Sheri works
Communication problems, control struggles, loneliness, and questions about life purpose often come up in her work. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sheri uses a holistic, eclectic approach and partners with each person to find what works for them.
She aims for small, doable changes rather than big, sudden shifts. Sessions focus on practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She helps people develop routines and strategies to reduce overwhelm and rebuild energy.
The work often mixes moment-to-moment coping skills with longer-term problem solving. Sheri earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan.
She offers sessions in English and does not take international clients.
What Sheri works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 23 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Sheri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused on skill building. One common approach she uses teaches concrete coping skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to test unhelpful thoughts. These tools help when symptoms feel overwhelming and you need ways to calm down or refocus quickly.She also works with strategies aimed at improving daily routines and activity balance for people facing chronic illness, pain, or caregiver fatigue. This includes pacing, task planning, and problem-solving to reduce burnout and increase energy for meaningful activities. These methods help people regain a sense of control and momentum without pushing beyond limits.
Finding the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to set goals and try different approaches, adjusting based on what helps most. This shared decision making helps tailor sessions to personal needs and life circumstances.
Online therapy with Sheri is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, daily support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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