Sheila Seals, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Sheila Seals |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 39 |
About Sheila
Sheila Seals is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 39 years of experience. She trained at Tulane University and has worked across several states before returning to Louisiana. Sheila has worked in community mental health, non-profits, and schools.
She brings practical, steady support to people facing hard moments. Sheila helps people manage stress and anxiety one step at a time. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, and struggles with self-esteem.
Background and approach
Addiction, parenting challenges, caregiving stress, and life transitions are other common concerns she addresses. Her work emphasizes listening and building on each person’s strengths. Her approach draws on Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sessions focus on real-life tools, clearer thoughts, and finding meaning in difficult stories. Sheila aims to make therapy collaborative and practical rather than abstract. Sheila’s background includes work with aging and geriatric issues, family of origin concerns, and workplace stress.
She has experience with disaster recovery and substance use challenges. That variety has given her many perspectives on how people cope and adapt. In sessions she uses active, compassionate listening and helps people identify small changes that matter.
She encourages self-compassion and practical coping skills. The goal is to help people feel steadier and more capable in daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Sheila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- 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.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): 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.
- 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 these approaches translate to online therapy
Sheila draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their problems; this can help with grief, family of origin issues, and shifting unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and to teach simple, practical ways to move toward those values even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based ideas inform how Sheila explores relationship patterns and emotional needs, which can be useful for strengthening close connections and addressing worries about relationships.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sheila works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and daily life. Together they try different tools, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays relevant and achievable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, and other routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, and parenting concerns. She also focuses on caregiver stress, workplace issues, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is listening-focused and practical. Sessions combine storytelling, skills practice, and solutions that fit daily life.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has 39 years of experience and has worked in community mental health, non-profits, and schools across several states. She completed a Master of Social Work at Tulane University.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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