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Sheila Hancock, LCSW
Idaho
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Sheila
Sheila Hancock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho with 11 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Sheila works with people who are dealing with panic attacks, mood difficulties, or obsessive thoughts.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. In sessions she talks through thinking and behavior patterns and tests small changes to see what helps. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns that can drive relationship problems.
Sheila draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She combines CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when those approaches fit the problem. Client-Centered and Attachment-Based ideas shape how she listens and plans next steps together.
People meeting Sheila can expect a practical focus on skills and actions they can try between sessions. She helps people build coping strategies for panic, reduce compulsive reactions, and manage shame or guilt that keeps them stuck. Work may include experiments, behavioral changes, and attention to emotional triggers.
Her background includes supporting those affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, blended family strain, and isolation. Sessions aim to be clear and goal-oriented, with attention to how relationship patterns show up in daily life.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Sheila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts and actions keep problems going, then helps people try small, practical changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to clarify what matters so behavior can shift in that direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early or current relationship patterns shape trust, fear of abandonment, and repeated conflicts. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide whether CBT, ACT, DBT skills, or attachment-focused work fits the goals. That plan can change as progress and preferences become clear. Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when those are helpful. They also allow sessions when someone needs a quieter setting or cannot be on camera for part of the meeting. Ask about the specific session options offered at scheduling to match the format to daily life and goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she treat most often?
Sheila focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship issues including panic and obsessive symptoms.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then test specific changes to see what reduces distress.
What is her experience background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with people facing social isolation, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Idaho.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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