- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Sheila
Sheila Funk-Jansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Iowa and has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career stress, and anger. Sheila also works with issues such as addiction, family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and major life changes.
Sheila uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns, set small goals, and try different responses. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can test between meetings rather than abstract theories.
Her work emphasizes the relationship between client and therapist. Sheila aims to begin where a person is and to build from what already works. She stresses learning about habits, recognizing how comfort can keep unhealthy patterns in place, and practicing new behaviors in daily life.
Sheila has long experience with grief and loss and with people facing addiction or major life transitions. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, abandonment feelings, blended family dynamics, and the stresses that come with caregiving or serious illness.
People meet with Sheila to talk through immediate problems and to develop practical coping tools. She offers a balanced mix of listening and active guidance, focused on small, manageable changes that fit into a person's routine.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sheila commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people track thoughts, feelings, and actions to find small, testable ways to change reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on specific goals and practical steps someone can try between sessions to see progress quickly.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila discusses a person’s goals and preferences and then chooses strategies that fit their needs. Sessions mix listening with clear suggestions and short exercises to practice between meetings so clients can see what helps in daily life.
The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals help match session rhythm and techniques to someone’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
Sheila works with anger that shows up as frustration at work, tension in close relationships, resentment that builds over time, and the stress of living around another person’s anger.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family conflicts, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Sheila holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Iowa; her license information includes IL LCSW and IA LISW as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.