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Gretchen Sherrill

Gretchen Sherrill

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Virginia · 12 years experience · English

Accepting new clients online

About Gretchen

As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion and strategic guidance.

I focus on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding and resilience. My therapeutic work emphasizes healing from social anxiety, isolation, and personal struggles with guilt and shame. I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore communication challenges, rediscover their sense of purpose, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.

My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques that honor each person’s unique journey. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients build practical coping skills, enhance self-love, and move toward more fulfilling life experiences. Together, we’ll work to transform challenges into opportunities for personal transformation and emotional well-being.

What Gretchen helps with

  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress, Anxiety
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  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Antisocial personality
  • Attachment issues
  • Avoidant personality
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

What clients say

  • “Gretchen is amazing! She is engaged, personable, and I leave every session feeling positive.”
  • “Gretchen is a great therapist. Easy to talk to and I have felt it has helped a lot.”
  • “She is very understanding and provides excellent feedback.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.

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