Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Sheila Owens, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Adult mental health
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 115925
- NPI
- 1134256886
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Depression support
- Relationship issues
About Sheila
Sheila Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with eight years of clinical experience and many more years in mental health case management. She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, and the practical strains of parenting and career change.
She brings a long history of work in community mental health and case coordination. That background means she is used to working with everyday problems that affect work, money, and family life. She also has a focus on LGBT concerns and a range of interpersonal difficulties such as communication problems, infidelity, and family of origin issues.
Her approach draws on several well-known methods. Sheila uses client-centered ways of talking so the client's priorities shape sessions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking and behavior patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Sheila has experience helping people cope with big life changes like separation, grief, or career shifts. She also works with patterns such as codependency, avoidance, control issues, and impulsivity by setting practical steps and teaching coping tools.
People who work with Sheila can expect straightforward conversation about goals, options, and next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their needs.
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How Sheila applies therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. In practice this means sessions start by identifying what matters most and then planning small steps toward those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, low motivation, and negative self-talk. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. Those skills are useful when strong emotions or impulsive actions get in the way of daily life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first few sessions. Sheila will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That planning is practical and goal-focused rather than theoretical.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use video or audio options to match what feels most manageable. Discuss format and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up the first session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship problems, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach so sessions follow the client's priorities and goals. She also draws on CBT and DBT skills to teach practical tools for thinking and emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical practice as an LCSW plus many additional years working in case management and community mental health roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
Sheila is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW and practices from California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sheila?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers