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Sheila Sutherland, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Anxiety and Stress Support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Sheila
Sheila Sutherland is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, with five years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing chronic illness and issues related to identity and relationships.
She uses practical, focused conversations to identify what is causing distress. Sessions look at thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. She works with clients who name concerns such as grief, anger, career choices, bipolar mood swings, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and try new responses. She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in each person’s priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices appear when people need tools for strong emotions and attention regulation.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Sheila emphasizes skills people can practice between meetings, such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and emotion regulation exercises. She talks through concrete steps for daily life, like sleep routines, pacing during illness, and strategies for workplace stress.
Sheila is based in Minnesota and conducts work in English. She asks new clients to complete an initial questionnaire so she can match treatment to goals. The first meetings focus on immediate concerns, practical coping, and a simple plan for the next few weeks.
How her approaches translate to remote work
She regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems in place and to practice different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation because it breaks issues into clear steps and tasks to try between sessions.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize what the person wants to work on. This means the therapist listens for goals and adjusts the pace so the work aligns with immediate needs. When intense emotions or impulsivity are present, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can be added to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Sheila will review goals and preferences with the client and suggest approaches to try. That plan can change as the person notices what helps, and skills are adjusted to match daily life demands.
The exact session formats for this therapist are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, use shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel when illness limits mobility. Therapists often include practical homework, screen-shared worksheets, and guided mindfulness practices that fit into regular routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes. She also works with chronic illness, grief, anger, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. This involves practical exercises and short homework tasks to change patterns over time.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker. Her practice has included work with mood issues, identity concerns, and long-term health challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Minnesota and holds the credential MN LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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