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Sheila Seals, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Grief and loss work
- Parenting support
About Sheila
Sheila Seals is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 39 years of experience. She trained at Tulane University where she earned a Master’s in Social Work. Her work has included community mental health centers, non-profits, schools, and other clinical settings across several states before returning to New Orleans.
She focuses on practical concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, substance addiction, and coping with life changes. She also supports people with parenting and family-of-origin questions, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, workplace pressures, and young adult challenges. Her approach is grounded in client-centered principles and active listening.
In sessions she uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-informed ideas, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. That means she helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practice different ways of responding. The work tends to be structured but conversational.
Sheila has experience working in individual and group formats and has worked with adults and children in previous roles. Her background also includes parenting support, disaster recovery, custody-related concerns, and grief work. She frames goals around what is most important to each person.
Her style emphasizes clear steps and practical strategies. Sessions aim to identify specific problems, try concrete changes, and track what helps. Prospective clients who want straightforward, skills-focused therapy often find this approach useful.
How therapy approaches are used in online sessions
Sheila works from several practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that match personal values. This can help when people face loss, life transitions, or ongoing stressors.
Attachment-informed work looks at patterns that developed in relationships and how they show up now. It can help people improve communication and feel more stable in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will discuss goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit the person. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on what helps.
The original biography did not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, fit sessions around caregiving or work, or use shorter phone or video check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals typically adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to whatever format is chosen so the work remains practical and focused.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sheila focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using active listening and structured techniques to notice thoughts and try different responses.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 39 years of experience working in community mental health, non-profits, schools, and other settings.
What credentials and location information apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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