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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting issues
About Sheila
LCSW in Louisiana with 39 years of practice, Sheila Seals focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, and relationship and parenting concerns. She trained at Tulane University, holds a Master of Social Work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sheila has worked in community mental health centers, non-profits, and schools across several states before returning to New Orleans.
She works with individuals and groups, and has experience helping adults and children. Her work has addressed anger management, self-esteem, custody and parenting issues, and disaster recovery. She also has experience with substance addiction, aging and caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
Her clinical approach blends client-centered listening with practical problem solving. Sheila uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods, emotion-focused work, attachment-based ideas, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Mindfulness and solutions-focused elements are part of how she structures sessions.
In a meeting with Sheila, clients can expect straightforward conversation about current problems. She emphasizes active listening and practical strategies. Sessions often include skill-building for managing symptoms like anxiety or anger, and work on communication and relationship patterns.
Sheila’s background includes supervisory roles and long-term community practice. That experience informs work with grief, family of origin issues, forgiveness, and self-esteem development. People looking for support with life transitions, young adult issues, or aging-related concerns may find her experience relevant.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action alongside accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional experience and interaction patterns and can help with relationship and attachment concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Sheila will review the concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That process is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or evening routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also mean using exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices between sessions to reinforce skills learned together.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style with active listening and practical problem solving. Techniques include cognitive behavioral methods, emotion-focused work, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 39 years of professional experience, including work in community mental health, non-profits, and schools across several states.
What credential and location should I know?
Sheila is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.