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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Sheila
LPC Sheila Adams has 10 years of experience in mental health practice in Missouri. She works with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues. Sheila uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas.
Sheila began her career working with families involved in the child welfare system. She then moved into community mental health settings and has accumulated a decade of clinical experience. That background shaped her focus on practical strategies for everyday problems.
Her sessions are grounded in clear, solution-focused steps. She listens for what is causing the biggest strain, then helps people identify small, concrete changes to try. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behavioral strategies to change unhelpful habits.
When trauma is part of the picture she incorporates EMDR-informed techniques and mindfulness practices to help manage startling memories and intense emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when people need emotional regulation and distress tolerance tools.
Sheila expects therapy to be collaborative. She helps people set short-term goals and checks progress along the way. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation. Online sessions can use that same style to clarify goals and priorities in a regular check-in. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change habits. CBT tools translate well to remote sessions because worksheets and practice tasks can be reviewed together and assigned between meetings.Sheila treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps the person meet their goals. The early sessions often include short goal-setting and checking in on what works and what does not.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for faster check-ins when a brief session is sufficient. It also supports using between-session exercises, guided mindfulness practices, and CBT worksheets as part of ongoing work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Oklahoma, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a solution-focused approach and combines client-centered care with CBT, DBT, EMDR elements, and mindfulness techniques to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in the mental health field, including work in child welfare and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri as an Arizona and Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the therapist's practice region.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.