Works with
How Sheila works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sheila
Sheila George is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence for people who are worried about daily overwhelm or life changes. Sheila practices from Missouri and brings twelve years of experience to each session.
Sheila creates a calm space for people to say what they’re feeling and thinking. She listens closely and asks questions that help clarify what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and practical, not full of jargon or tests. She uses a mix of methods that match each person’s goals. That can look like learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or practicing ways to stay calm in the moment.
Sheila also draws on mindfulness and motivational tools to support lasting change. Her work includes support for people coping with trauma, grief, mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Sheila also assists those facing life transitions, issues related to adoption or caregiving, and challenges tied to substance use.
People who choose Sheila can expect clear communication about goals and small, practical steps between sessions. She aims to help clients notice progress and build skills they can use outside of therapy.
What Sheila works with
Everything Sheila lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sheila's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Sheila lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Approaches that translate to online care
Sheila commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting back what a person says, and shaping goals together so clients feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify patterns of thinking that make stress or anger worse and practices new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce those reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will talk with clients about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Decisions about pacing and focus are made together so the work fits the person's needs and daily life.
Online therapy with Sheila is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible ways to connect. Video calls are good for a close conversational session, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets clients share updates between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and other routines.
Questions people ask about Sheila
What kinds of problems does Sheila help with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and grief among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Sheila uses a conversational, client-centered style that emphasizes listening, clear communication, and practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twelve years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients based in Missouri.
What session formats does she offer?
Sheila provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.