- Evidence-based techniques
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Gretchen
Gretchen Sherrill is a licensed mental health counselor who works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She practices in Virginia and brings 12 years of experience to sessions. Gretchen aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through worries and find clearer ways forward.
Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She helps clients build coping skills for stress and anxiety and supports work on relationship and communication challenges. Gretchen also addresses issues related to abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiving stress, and aging concerns.
Gretchen pays attention to practical problems people bring into therapy. She supports people dealing with loss, medical transitions such as cancer-related concerns, and the emotional aftermath of life disruptions. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is one of the areas she includes when people need help managing sudden change or trauma-related stress.
Sessions focus on learning tools, practicing new ways of communicating, and testing small behavior changes between meetings. Gretchen works collaboratively with each person to set goals and track progress. Her style is direct but compassionate, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and purpose.
For those coming from adoption or foster care backgrounds, or who struggle with codependency, avoidant or antisocial personality concerns, she offers steady support and practical steps. People will leave sessions with concrete strategies they can use day to day.
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
Gretchen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach she relies on helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier thinking patterns; this can reduce anxiety and lift low mood by changing how someone responds to stressful situations. Another approach emphasizes learning and practicing new coping behaviors, such as relaxation exercises, communication skills, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations; this supports progress on worries, avoidance, and relationship issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which techniques to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most in everyday life.
If you’re considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people maintain continuity of care after moving within the state. Discuss practical arrangements and session length when you schedule so therapy fits your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
Gretchen helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or communication problems. She also addresses specific concerns like abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented while remaining compassionate.
How much experience does she have?
Gretchen has 12 years of experience working with individuals on mood, stress, and life transition issues. That background shapes her practical approach to therapy.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia. Those are the professional credentials listed for her work.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located where her licensing applies.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.