Sheryl Derby, LCSW

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Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping skills

Details

Name	Sheryl Derby
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Arizona
Licensed in	Arizona
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	22

About Sheryl

Sheryl Derby, LCSW, brings over two decades of social work experience to her practice in Arizona. She earned a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University with an emphasis in child welfare and has provided clinical supervision for many years. Sheryl aims to help people identify strengths and build practical coping skills that fit their lives.

She uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. That includes Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, dialectical techniques, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals, simple tools, and steady progress rather than jargon or long lectures. Sheryl has worked in settings that exposed her to a wide range of life challenges. Her background includes work with veterans, people affected by the child welfare system, juveniles involved with the court system, and families facing homelessness.

Those experiences inform a down-to-earth style that values both hope and realism. In therapy she helps people manage anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, relationship troubles, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Conversations aim to name difficulties and map realistic next steps. Outside clinical work she cares for two basset hounds, practices yoga, and volunteers with geriatric and hospice animals. She offers a calm, steady presence and works collaboratively with each person to find what helps them move forward.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Sheryl works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheryl directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sheryl directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based approaches work online

Sheryl uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problem stories and reframe difficult life events. That approach helps when past events or labels feel stuck and you want to tell a different story about your life. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that match what you need. The plan can change as you learn which tools feel most useful and realistic for your daily life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you work face-to-face without traveling. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to use video. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and skill practice easier between sessions. These options give flexibility for fitting therapy into busy schedules and for using different formats as needs change.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Sheryl help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using narrative, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical, and mindfulness techniques to find tools that fit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of social work experience and has provided clinical supervision for many years.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for therapy sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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