Dr. Shelia Lumar , LPC

Dr. Shelia Lumar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. As an LPC she holds a credential that designates training and licensure to provide professional mental health care. Over two decades she has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, and adjustment disorder.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based stance, honoring each person as the expert on their own life story while offering guidance and clinical tools to navigate difficult moments. Shelia believes that reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, and she aims to create a respectful, supportive environment where clients can explore change at their own pace. Her work emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build on existing resources while learning new ways to cope and heal.

Whether someone is managing emotional pain, rebuilding relationships, or adjusting to life transitions, Dr. Shelia Lumar combines practical interventions with a compassionate, person-centered focus to support meaningful progress and durable coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Dr. Shelia Lumar

Dr. Shelia Lumar combines several evidence-informed approaches tailored to individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients identify their own goals and strengths - it is well suited for those seeking personal insight, improved self-esteem, or support during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners and individuals understand and shift interaction patterns that sustain relational distress and supports healing after attachment injuries.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Shelia Lumar works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to be relevant and actionable.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from different locations within the therapist's practice area, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.