- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Sheila
Sheila Mansfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 22 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, parenting, career questions, and life changes.
Sheila uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens first, then helps people learn tools they can use between appointments. Conversations cover practical skills for mood, behavior, communication, and coping with setbacks.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions mix reflective listening with problem-solving and behavior-focused techniques. People routinely work on changing unhelpful thought patterns, trying small experiments, and setting clear short-term goals.
Sheila has worked in many settings, including offices, schools, courts, and military bases. That variety informs a flexible style that adapts to different life situations and stressors. She also has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
In sessions she keeps communication direct and practical. Conversations aim to identify what gets in the way, try small changes, and measure whether those changes help. People who want concrete ways to manage temper, reduce resentment, or improve communication often find this approach useful.
Approaches used in online sessions and what to expect
Sheila draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening and reflection to help people clarify what matters to them and feel heard. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anger, anxiety, or low mood. Solution-Focused work targets specific, achievable goals and short-term steps to address concrete problems such as communication breakdowns or workplace stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those aims. She adjusts the balance of listening, skill teaching, and goal work based on what proves helpful in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to continue work around parenting, shift work, or job demands while trying concrete strategies for managing anger, communication, and stress.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, career questions, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused approaches, combining listening with practical skill building and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
Sheila has 22 years of experience working in a variety of settings including offices, schools, courts, and military bases.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sheila?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.