Sheila Seals, LCSW

Sheila Seals is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 39 years of practice. She trained at Tulane University and has worked in community mental health, non-profits, and schools across several states before returning to Louisiana. Her long career includes work with adults, children, groups, and families in many settings.

She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and substance-related concerns. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, relationship communication, and parenting questions. Aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress are listed focus areas when those life stages bring new challenges.

Her approach is grounded in client-centered listening and practical problem-solving. Sessions emphasize active, compassionate listening and building on strengths to find workable steps forward. Cognitive strategies and mindfulness practices are used to manage thoughts and emotions.

Sheila draws on several therapeutic ideas including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These are blended with a practical, solutions-oriented style to fit each person’s needs and pace.

People meet with her to talk through grief, trauma, addiction, workplace strain, and life transitions. She aims to create a respectful space where people can name what matters and try manageable changes. Those interested in starting are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills training. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding feelings in relationships and improving emotional connection and communication when that is a concern.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and current needs, then suggest approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care during life changes while still using the same therapeutic ideas they would in person.