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Dr. Sheila Gold, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW in Louisiana - Stress and Relationship focus
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Values based work
About Sheila
Dr. Sheila Gold is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana with 20 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, addiction issues, grief, self-esteem problems, and career or life transitions.
She uses clear, structured methods to address patterns that cause distress. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying new responses, and building practical skills for everyday life. Conversations are direct and focused on concrete steps people can take between sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of several tools to reframe thoughts and change behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and Mindfulness techniques to improve present-moment noticing. Attachment-based ideas guide work on communication and intimacy concerns.
Sheila emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set short term goals and tracks progress with measurable steps. For many clients this means learning specific communication techniques, craving-management strategies for addictions, or routines that reduce anxiety in daily tasks.
She has worked with adults across a wide range of life stages and focuses on practical problem solving. Her practice often includes coaching elements for career decisions and support for caregiving or aging-related stress. Language of service is English and her practice follows Louisiana LCSW credentialing and local practice expectations.
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors and set small experiments that can be done between sessions. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily tasks. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify values and take committed action even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT can be useful for parenting stress, addiction urges, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and routines. That may mean mixing CBT skill practice, ACT values work, and mindfulness exercises based on what is most useful for the client's situation.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or caregiving schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help make regular skill practice and follow-up more doable while working toward clear, measurable goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, addiction, grief, self-esteem, career and life transitions, and ADHD-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behavior through step-by-step experiments and skill practice.
What is her professional experience?
She has 20 years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices under that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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