Dr. Sheila Gold, LCSW
Experienced LCSW helping families and individuals
Details
| Name | Dr. Sheila Gold |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Sheila
Dr. Sheila Gold is a licensed social worker in Louisiana who helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical tools people can use between meetings.
Her work emphasizes listening first. She uses a calm, non-judgmental style to help people tell their stories and make sense of patterns that keep showing up. Sessions often center on improving communication, rebuilding self-esteem, and coping with life changes like grief or separation.
Background and approach
Dr. Gold draws on several approaches to meet each person where they are. She blends Narrative therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and build new meanings.
Attachment-based ideas inform how she addresses closeness and intimacy struggles. In practice she keeps things straightforward. People can expect a mix of talking, gentle reflection, and doable exercises to try at home.
She also offers coaching-style guidance when someone needs practical steps for work or parenting challenges. Her focus areas include addictions, career concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues. She supports people through commitment and communication problems, codependency, and the emptiness that can follow big life transitions.
The goal is clearer thinking and more reliable ways to handle everyday stress. Dr. Gold works collaboratively to set goals and track progress.
Sessions are aimed at helping each person find what actually helps them, rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Sheila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheila directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sheila directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work online
Dr. Gold uses Narrative therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves. In simple terms she helps clients separate themselves from unhelpful narratives and rewrite those stories to reflect strengths and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, complements that work by teaching people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward what matters to them.She also draws on attachment-informed ideas when relationship or intimacy issues come up. That approach looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people try new ways of relating. The choice of approach is collaborative; she and the client talk about goals and pick methods that fit the person's needs and preferences rather than following a single plan.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, between-session coaching, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Dr. Gold help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting struggles, addictions, grief, career issues, ADHD, and related family concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and non-judgmental. She listens closely, helps people tell their stories, and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of clinical experience working in Louisiana on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Louisiana as an LA LCSW.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible ways to connect.
How are costs handled for therapy sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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