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Sheila Askins, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Stress and Addiction care
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Family and parenting
- Drug and alcohol focus
About Sheila
Sheila Askins is an LCSW-C in Maryland with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem problems, ADHD, and drug and alcohol addiction.
She began her career in social services working with families and children. Early work focused on case management and short-term counseling to stabilize family situations and connect people with resources.
Her role later expanded into mental health services where she supported social service recipients who struggled to find and keep employment because of mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. In those roles she combined counseling with practical help to remove barriers to work.
Substance use and school counseling are also part of her background, and she has long worked with people facing drug and alcohol addiction. Sessions focus on identifying the problems that get in the way of daily functioning and making step-by-step changes.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and solution-focused techniques to address specific behaviors and thoughts. Expect straightforward work on habits, thinking patterns, and practical problem solving rather than open-ended exploration.
To begin clients follow an online matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT sessions often include specific exercises, homework, and step-by-step plans for behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for the person to describe their concerns and priorities while the therapist listens and reflects. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, concrete changes that can be tried quickly to see what helps.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, practical needs, and what has worked before. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time so sessions remain focused and practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use sessions for concrete skill practice between other commitments. Licensed professionals generally find that clear goals and regular review make remote work productive, and this therapist emphasizes practical steps and follow-up that fit daily life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to focus on changing thoughts, habits, and practical behaviors.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 28 years of experience working in social services and mental health roles supporting individuals with employment, family, and substance use challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices with that licensure in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.