Sheila Graves, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sheila is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Sheila is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Virginia
More about Sheila
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
My hopes are to be a soft place to fall when discussing life's challenges, difficult topics, painful thoughts & dashed hopes. As a 'young at heart' woman in my 50's, I'm a survivor of many of life's unexpected difficult high & low roads filled with detours, switchbacks & gotten lost trying to get myself over life's mountains. As a daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, wife, mother, homemaker, older student, divorcee & ultimately becoming a compassionate solution-focused strength's based therapist after learning how powerful talk-therapy is. I'm familiar with life's sudden wake-up calls w/missed signs, getting comfortable & days/weeks become months/years w/o noticing how I'd drifted into patterns that didn't take into consideration my own wants, wishes & needs. I've been there.
We all have histories where we made good, bad, convenient & self-defeating decisions based on what we knew. We've also been alongside others who may have done the same & negatively impacted you on your journey. Experience & wisdom can be incredible teachers. Understanding our truths of 'how-when-what-how-why' of it all can be the glue that sets us free from repeating/role-modeling what hurt/deterred us most.
My innate curiosity, successes & failures has led me to find the honest answers I needed most and why I became a therapist. I earned my License as Clinical Social Worker with a focus on Adult Mental Health & Addiction. I've honed my passion, purpose & skills to help shorten the learning curve & needless suffering of those facing the slippery slopes when life's difficult moments/transitions were around corners we couldn't see.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- BCBS Federal Employee Program
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Licenses
Sheila Graves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770354458.
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904016259 · Renews June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sheila Graves offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sheila Graves works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sheila Graves speak?
Sheila Graves speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sheila Graves have?
Sheila Graves has 5 years of experience.
Where is Sheila Graves licensed to practice?
Sheila Graves is licensed to practice in Virginia.
Does Sheila Graves accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Sheila Graves accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Sheila Graves accept insurance?
Yes, Sheila Graves accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, BCBS Federal Employee Program, Cigna, GEHA, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Sheila Graves accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sheila Graves does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Sheila Graves?
Sheila Graves can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sheila Graves?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
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