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Sheila Askins, LCSW-C

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I have worked in the helping profession for over 25 years because of my love for assisting populations to overcome issues, that hinders their ability to function to the best of their ability,using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach.

Initially, I started with a background in Social Services to Families with Children, with a focus on stabilizing the family unit, by providing case management services and counseling to oppressed populations.

My experience evolved into my role as a Mental Health Specialist, providing counseling and Resources to Social Service recipients, who were experiencing problems becoming gainfully employed due to mental health issues , such as Depression and Anxiety issues. A focus on removing the barriers prohibiting them to obtain employment was identified, and counseling / case management, and family issues were addressed.

Substance Addiction/Abuse, and School Counselor is also a part of my expertise, and experience.

I look forward to assisting my clients identify, address, and work through issues that prohibit them to move forward, and to live the best life possible.

Professional experience

28 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Drug and alcohol addiction

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MD LCSW-C 18865

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sheila Askins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Sheila understood my issue, listened to me respectfully, and offered good resources.

Written on Mar 09, 2025 after therapy with Sheila for 1 month on issues concerning career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Mrs. Sheila has been very helpful. I appreciate her willingness to help and her insight.

Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Sheila for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Sheila gives an organic feel. I do not feel judged, and I feel like it is a safe space. I do not feel pressured to talk about things that I do not want to, and she allows space to jump points which helps me get to my "real" root to work on. I also like the cultural connection and the appropriate humor because life as we know it is always serious but in therapy there are times when you don't have to.

Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Sheila was great in supporting me to help me help myself after my relapse. She provided me with the tools I need to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Communication with her was great, I am thankful to her for guiding me.

Written on Jan 04, 2025 after therapy with Sheila for 1 month on issues concerning addictions

She truly cares about my well-being. Since talking to her, I'm learning how to channel my anxiety as it relates to work. I'm finally sleeping and accepting things that I cannot change.

Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

5 stars

Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd