Sheri Stav, LMSW

Sheri Stav is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sheri also focuses on compassion fatigue and supporting those affected by aging and geriatric issues and caregiving strain.

Sheri works with people facing chronic illness, disability, or persistent pain and the practical challenges those bring. She emphasizes building manageable coping strategies that reshape thoughts, feelings, and everyday routines. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what is realistic for each person.

Her style is holistic and eclectic, which means she draws on multiple evidence-based techniques and personalizes them to individual needs. Therapy is collaborative - Sheri and the client decide together what to try and how to measure progress. She pays attention to barriers that get in the way of change and finds small, practical steps to move forward.

Sheri trained at the University of Michigan, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. Her background includes long-term work with caregivers and people managing chronic conditions, which informs her focus on resilience and day-to-day coping.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Sheri invites people who are ready to talk through their situation, set achievable goals, and learn skills that help them manage stress and find more balance.

Approaches that guide online care

Evidence-based techniques can be described plainly. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by practicing new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. This helps with panic, persistent worry, and motivation problems. Another approach emphasizes building practical coping skills for chronic illness, pain, and caregiver stress such as activity pacing, problem-solving, and managing daily routines to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life demands and then try techniques that fit the client's needs. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is working and what should be adjusted.

If you are considering online options, confirm available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It can also let people work with therapists who have specific experience with caregiving, chronic illness, or aging concerns even if those clinicians are not nearby.