Sheila Seals , LCSW

Sheila Seals is a native New Orleanian whose academic and professional journey has included work in New York, California, Florida, and Texas before returning home. With a Master of Social Work in Direct Services from Tulane University, she brings a broad range of clinical experiences from community mental health centers, non-profits, and school settings to her practice. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and serves as a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, reflecting decades of clinical and supervisory work.

Over a career spanning 39 years, Sheila has supported individuals, families, groups, adults, and children across concerns such as stress and anxiety management, anger and self-esteem issues, grief and loss, and substance addictions. She has also received specialized training in parenting challenges, disaster recovery, aging and geriatric issues, custody matters, and improving communication in relationships. Her practice includes focused work on caregiver stress, family of origin issues, forgiveness, self-love, women’s issues, workplace stress, young adult concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Clinically, Sheila draws on client-centered and solutions-focused principles along with cognitive and mindfulness-informed techniques, emphasizing active, compassionate listening and individualized treatment. She strives to engage clients in a respectful, caring manner to help them develop practical coping skills and build on their strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sheila Seals integrates evidence-informed approaches to support change and resilience. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert in their life, offering empathetic listening and encouragement so individuals can explore their values and make choices that fit their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) blends mindfulness and values-based action to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful life directions, useful for coping with ongoing challenges and promoting flexibility.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will work together with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure a good fit. This partnership helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other locations, fit care into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of treatment across life transitions.