- Caregiver stress
- Chronic illness
- Life purpose
About Sheri
Sheri Stav is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 23 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. She also helps those concerned about aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and questions about life purpose.
Sheri focuses on practical coping skills that people can use between sessions. She works in a collaborative way and talks through what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building small routines, and practicing concrete responses to hard emotions. People who contact Sheri are often juggling health problems, caregiving duties, work stress, or recent relationship changes. She aims to help people develop steadier coping, clearer priorities, and better communication skills so day-to-day life is easier to manage. Sheri describes her way of working as eclectic and collaborative. She invites clients to try practical strategies, review what works, and adjust plans as needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many of Sheri's methods are grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Skills-based strategies teach concrete coping tools such as relaxation, activity scheduling, and problem-solving to manage stress and chronic illness symptoms.She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. Early sessions are used to understand current struggles and goals, try different techniques, and agree on what to continue. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust methods based on what proves helpful.
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 schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. Discuss available formats during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to match practical needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sheri help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging issues, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses an eclectic, collaborative approach that emphasizes practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on identifying barriers, testing small changes, and refining what helps.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 23 years of professional experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology plus a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Is she a licensed clinician and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.