Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Sheila Seals, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 2555
- NPI
- 1760138457
- Experience
- 39 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
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
- Grief and loss
- Parenting issues
About Sheila
Sheila Seals is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 39 years of experience. She trained at Tulane University and has practiced in community mental health centers, non-profits, and schools across several states before returning to New Orleans. Sheila works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, addiction, and parenting concerns.
Sheila draws on long experience with substance addiction, disaster recovery, aging and caregiver stress, and custody-related concerns. She also helps with family of origin issues, workplace stress, and concerns common to young adults and women. Her background includes both individual and group work in diverse settings.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods that emphasize active listening. Sheila combines cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused ideas to address thoughts, feelings, and interactions.
Sheila also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and attachment-based perspectives when those fit a person's goals. She uses mindfulness skills and solution-focused steps to help people manage everyday symptoms and make concrete changes.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals, skill building, and direct conversation about coping and communication. Sheila has experience supervising other clinicians and brings that clinical perspective to ongoing case planning and problem solving. People looking for a seasoned LCSW who prioritizes straightforward support may find her style helpful.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Sheila often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on helping people notice their values and take small actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact. CBT offers practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and addictive behaviors through specific exercises and practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That choice can change as therapy progresses and as practical needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and travel. Some formats are better for short check-ins or when less visual bandwidth is needed, while others support longer conversational or skills-focused sessions. Discussing scheduling and format early helps match therapy to everyday responsibilities and routines.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, parenting and family issues, plus related areas like caregiver stress and aging concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered approach with active listening. She blends solution-focused steps, mindfulness, CBT, and emotionally-focused ideas to address thoughts and interactions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 39 years of experience working in community mental health centers, non-profits, and schools across multiple states and in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, by phone, or by video.
How do fees and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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