I am a licensed mental health therapist in Missouri with 18 years of professional clinical experience. I have experience in helping adolescent and adults with depression, loneliness, stress and anxiety, family/relationship issues, life changes, grief and loss, career difficulties, and other challenges. I provide an authentic and safe environment to help individuals grow and learn more about themselves and their relationships. I approach therapy in a client centered and holistic way, allowing clients to direct their own path to growth and/or healing but I also incorporate techniques such as CBT, mindfulness, family systems, psychodynamic, and experiential therapies as needed. Taking the first step towards a healthier/ happier life can take courage and I am here to support you along this journey!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy
MO LPC 2005016777
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Sheila has been nothing but supportive and helpful. She gives the impression of truly caring, and is very professional. She makes sure we work on the goals I set and address the concerns I have.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Sheila is an incredible person! She helped me through a difficult period in my life, offered guidance, a listening ear, and helped me to break patterns and grow as a person. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Nothing short of excellent and professional, and very welcoming
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and
I have found great value in working with Sheila. She listening to me with intent and without judgement. I feel that she genuinely cares for my mental health journey and her ability to guide me through it.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sheila is a wonderful listener, encourager, and comforting person. Which has allowed me to dive deeper into therapy than I ever have before. She is a safe space and an excellent guide in working through things. I am beyond grateful to have found her!
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sheila is very attentive at listening and gives great guidance. Her questions lead to you to some great conclusions and you'll be surprised how much you'll learn along the way. Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd