Sheila Adams , LPC

Sheila Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a decade of experience in the mental health field. She began her career supporting families involved in the child welfare system and later expanded her practice within community mental health agencies, gaining experience with clients from age 5 and up. Sheila works comfortably in both individual and family settings, tailoring her approach to meet each person where they are while focusing on practical steps forward.

Sheila describes her style as solution-focused, helping clients identify goals and actionable strategies to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, parenting challenges, and other life changes. She draws on a range of clinical approaches, including client-centered methods that prioritize the client-therapist relationship, cognitive behavioral techniques to reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and skills-based strategies to manage intense emotions.

Throughout her practice, Sheila emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client’s unique story, working alongside individuals and families to build resilience and move forward in meaningful ways. She provides services in English and holds licensure that reflects her training and professional standing as an LPC.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens with empathy and supports the client's own insights. It helps people who need a compassionate space to explore feelings and clarify goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. It emphasizes skill-building and measurable progress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheila will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will tailor a plan that uses the most helpful elements from different approaches when appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support without requiring in-person visits. These options make it easier to maintain momentum in treatment, access care from home, and engage in therapy in the way that feels most comfortable.