Sheila Adams , LPC

Sheila Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She began her career supporting families involved in the child welfare system and later expanded her practice within community mental health settings, gaining experience across a wide range of presenting concerns.

Sheila has worked with clients as young as five and continues to see individuals and families, bringing a practical, solution-focused orientation to each session. She emphasizes helping people identify steps they can take to move forward, combining active problem solving with compassionate support. Her work in both family and individual contexts informs a flexible approach aimed at real-world progress.

As an LPC, Sheila follows standards for professional counseling and draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, parenting concerns, depression, and other issues. She seeks to create collaborative therapeutic relationships that help people discover strategies and goals that fit their lives and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sheila uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, respectful space where the person s own experiences guide the work; this approach helps people build insight, strengthen self-direction, and improve relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Sheila also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheila works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as the work evolves so that therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote options. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their routine. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, balance therapy with daily responsibilities, and access support from wherever one is located.