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Sheryl Derby, LCSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sheryl

Sheryl Derby, LCSW, brings over two decades of social work and clinical experience to her practice in Arizona.

Background and approach

With a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University focused on child welfare and a background in psychology and family studies, she has worked across settings supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Her clinical history includes work with veterans, families involved with child welfare, juveniles in the court system, and homeless families, offering a broad perspective on common and complex life challenges. Her approach blends practical skill-building with a strengths-oriented stance, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and client-centered techniques.

She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, parenting and relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, and coping with change. Sheryl emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, helping clients identify strengths and develop coping skills that fit their lives.

Outside of clinical work she practices self-care through yoga, caring for her basset hounds, and volunteering with geriatric and hospice animals, reflecting a commitment to compassion and balance that informs her therapeutic style.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Sheryl often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood regulation. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on collaborative listening and supporting clients to explore their goals and strengths in a nonjudgmental way. When appropriate she uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, assess which methods feel like the best fit, and adapt strategies over time so care aligns with changing needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to access therapy from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities, and allow therapists to tailor interactions to what helps each client engage most effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sheryl commonly treat?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among others.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is eclectic and client-centered, often combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and strength-based techniques while incorporating elements of DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience as a social worker and has provided clinical supervision for many years, working across child welfare, veteran services, juvenile justice, and homeless family programs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Arizona with license number AZ LCSW LCSW-10895 and practices from that state.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English

What Sheryl can help with

Sheryl Derby works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and depression.

Sheryl works with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships.

How Sheryl approaches therapy

Sheryl's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Arizona.