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Sheila Funk-Jansen, LCSW, LISW
Iowa
LCSW counselor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Sheila
Sheila Funk-Jansen is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and an IA LISW with 25 years of clinical experience. She practices in Iowa and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, career changes, anger, and coping with life transitions.
Sheila’s approach is straightforward and action-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns that keep problems going and try new responses. Sessions include talking through current problems, experimenting with different ways of thinking, and trying practical steps between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, earned in 2003, and many years of practice with people coping with addiction, family conflict, illness, caregiver stress, and loss. That experience shapes how she helps people manage everyday stressors alongside deeper issues like abandonment, family-of-origin problems, and blended family challenges.
Sheila describes therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each person to set clear, manageable goals and track progress. Meetings are structured to balance listening with concrete techniques that support coping and problem solving.
For practical matters, the cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online options.
Using CBT and practical approaches in online sessions
Sheila often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and actions that keep problems going and to teach small experiments that change day-to-day habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many common relationship concerns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s priorities and Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening and understanding what matters most to the individual. Motivational Interviewing supports decision making when someone feels stuck about change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is tracked. The plan is practical and goal-oriented rather than prescriptive.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people try therapy with less disruption to daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test different responses, and build practical coping skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2003.
Which credentials and states are listed?
She holds LCSW and IA LISW credentials and practices in Iowa with those specified licensures.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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.