Sheila Flipse , LCPC, LMHC

Sheila Flipse brings more than 30 years of counseling experience to individuals facing grief, anxiety, depression and major life transitions. She approaches each person with kindness and a steady commitment to helping them move toward health and wholeness, combining practical strategies with genuine compassion.

Sheila is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York (LMHC). She is also a national certified counselor, qualifications that reflect extensive training and long-term clinical practice working with diverse populations.

Born in Liverpool, England, Sheila spent part of her childhood in Toronto, Canada, and later moved to the United States for college and graduate school. She became an American citizen in 2000. Over the course of her career she has supported people experiencing homelessness, older adults, people in the prison system, college students and members of the military, and she has substantial experience addressing relationship and marital concerns.

Her clinical focus includes grief and loss, depression, anxiety and stress, and she enjoys helping people build a healthier sense of self and greater confidence. Sheila has blended cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing to help clients identify effective patterns and challenge unhelpful thinking.

Outside of work she has traveled widely, visiting 62 countries, and spends time with her Shichon, Ozzie. As a recent widow, she notes that Ozzie may sometimes be present during sessions while he adjusts to his loss. Sheila has also taught a college course on death and dying and volunteers in her community.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress and problems that respond to clear behavioral strategies.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach that supports someone in resolving ambivalence and finding their own reasons for change. It is especially useful for issues like addictions, lifestyle changes and building motivation for new coping strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect and the client’s own resources for growth. By creating an accepting therapeutic relationship, this approach helps people explore feelings, build self-esteem and gain clarity about life direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheila works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from more locations.