Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Cecilia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cecilia
Cecilia Wheeler is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 23 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting struggles, and problems with motivation and self-esteem. She emphasizes a straightforward, respectful approach and believes people know their own story best.
Her sessions center on clear goals and usable skills. She uses evidence-based methods to help people manage intense emotions, improve day-to-day functioning, and rebuild confidence.
Background and approach
Work often includes short-term strategies to tackle urgent problems and longer-term skills for ongoing growth. Cecilia pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life and how it affects relationships and work. She helps clients name patterns, try small changes, and practice new ways of coping.
When trauma is part of the story, she pairs stabilization skills with careful processing at a pace that feels right for the person. Practical tools are mixed with mindful awareness. Clients can expect straightforward language, step-by-step skill-building, and real-world homework between sessions.
The focus is on what will make life easier and more manageable now. Cecilia welcomes people who want to take active steps toward change. She supports those navigating grief, addiction concerns, anger, career shifts, and the exhaustion that can come from caregiving or burnout.
Her aim is to make therapy useful and approachable for everyday life.
What Cecilia works with
Everything Cecilia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cecilia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Cecilia lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that build practical skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches people to spot unhelpful thinking, test new ways of thinking, and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood.Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful for managing intense emotions, reducing angry outbursts, and improving relationships through step-by-step skills.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide whether CBT, DBT, or another method fits best. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan as needed.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video works well for longer therapy sessions where visual connection matters. Phone calls are an option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or between-session support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or other busy routines without long commutes.
Questions people ask about Cecilia
What kinds of problems does Cecilia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, addiction, anger, grief, depression, ADHD, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and real-world strategies that clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience as a licensed independent social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for online sessions?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.