Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Sheila Garrigan, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 7450 - 123
- NPI
- 1679668859
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Sheila supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Family dynamics
- Self-esteem work
About Sheila
Sheila Garrigan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with nine years of direct clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family concerns, and major life changes. Sheila focuses on practical coping skills and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable.
She takes a straightforward, problem-focused approach. Sessions often look at what is causing strain now and what can change in small steps. She helps clients build routines, communication habits, and coping strategies that fit real life. Conversations move from understanding feelings to testing new behaviors between sessions.
Her work pays attention to relationships and the patterns that keep problems repeating. She helps people notice how interactions with others affect mood and stress. The goal is practical change - clearer boundaries, steadier moods, and better problem solving when pressures build.
Sheila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and measures progress by what the client notices in their day-to-day life. She keeps plans simple and actionable so people can try them between sessions. Over time clients can expect more predictable reactions to common stressors.
Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Sheila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in straightforward steps. One common approach focuses on behavioral skills - identifying specific actions that reduce anxiety and lift mood, then practicing them between sessions. This helps when day-to-day routines and habits drive stress and low mood.Another approach centers on problem-focused work in relationships and family interactions. It examines communication patterns and offers simple changes to how people ask for needs and set boundaries. That kind of work aims to reduce repeated conflicts and the stress they create.
Choosing the right method is part of the process. Sheila will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and life demands. She adjusts plans based on what the client needs and how well tools work in everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during workweeks. Different formats can also allow for shorter or longer meetings depending on what the client needs at that time.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sheila helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on building coping skills and changing unhelpful patterns in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working directly with people on mood, stress, and relationship-related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers