Sheri Stav , LMSW

Sheri Stav is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 23 years of professional experience. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, and holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker credential, which indicates formal licensure to practice social work in Michigan.

Sheri focuses much of her work on supporting people living with chronic illness and those who carry caregiving responsibilities, including addressing caregiver stress and burnout. She also works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, challenges with motivation and self-esteem, and major life transitions. Her practice pays particular attention to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver issues, chronic pain and illness, and the emotional impacts of isolation and changing life purpose.

Her approach is holistic, eclectic, and collaborative, emphasizing the development of practical coping strategies to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building resilience and insight. Sheri aims to identify and remove barriers to growth so clients can move toward positive change. She welcomes conversations about how her background and methods can support clients on their path to improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Methods and Flexible Online Support

Sheri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical coping skills to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These approaches are well suited to addressing stress, anxiety, chronic illness challenges, and caregiver burnout by teaching tools clients can use day to day to reduce distress and improve functioning.

She also applies holistic, collaborative methods that help clients process grief, explore life purpose, and strengthen resilience during transitions. These methods emphasize insight and problem solving while honoring each person’s unique circumstances and values, making them useful for issues such as self-esteem, isolation, and major life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Sheri works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques accordingly so the plan fits the individual. Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds practical flexibility - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow clients to access consistent support from home or other convenient locations. These options help make ongoing care more achievable for people with busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities.