- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Life purpose focus
About Sheila
Sheila Sutherland is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, chronic illness, and related concerns such as motivation and confidence. Sheila also lists life purpose among her areas of focus and works with issues connected to identity and relationships.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what's feeling stuck or overwhelming. Sessions look at practical steps as well as patterns of thought that get in the way. Sheila brings approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered listening into the work.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness when people need help managing strong emotions or impulsivity. Emotionally-Focused ideas inform work on attachment and relationship-related struggles. These methods are applied in everyday language and with concrete exercises people can try between sessions.
Sheila has experience addressing concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, panic, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also lists body image, chronic pain and disability, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships among focus areas she pays attention to in sessions.
People can expect collaborative conversations that identify small changes to test in life. Sheila will help set short-term goals and re-evaluate them as needed. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into real schedules and responsibilities.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Sheila combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values and change unhelpful thinking. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person, while CBT offers practical tools to test thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices when emotion regulation or impulsivity is a concern. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for distress tolerance and managing strong feelings. Mindfulness practices help people notice patterns without getting swept up in them. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan over time based on what is helpful. Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to make progress between appointments while considering each person’s schedule and daily demands.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheila help with?
Sheila supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, chronic illness, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, panic, grief, and compassion fatigue.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Sheila uses practical conversation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness tools to clarify what matters and identify small steps to try between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and holds a Minnesota LICSW.
Where is Sheila based and licensed?
She is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.