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Sheila Adams, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sheila

Sheila Adams is an LPC with a decade of experience in the mental health field, having built her practice through roles in child welfare and community mental health.

Background and approach

Her early work involved supporting families within the child welfare system and broadened to span a variety of clinical settings across Missouri.

Over the past ten years she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family conflict, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sheila draws from a blend of practical, evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.

She favors solution-focused work that helps clients identify actionable steps and build skills, while also integrating client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, DBT skills, and EMDR when appropriate. Her style emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and techniques that help clients move forward in day-to-day life.

Sheila conducts sessions in English and maintains a practice based in Missouri as a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change

Sheila commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person’s values and goals shape the work, helping build motivation and self-directed change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday challenges.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or distress tolerance are primary needs; DBT provides structured tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Together, these methods are offered in a collaborative process where the therapist and client assess what fits best, experiment with approaches, and adjust the plan based on evolving needs and goals.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work between appointments, and use different communication styles as needs change. Licensed professionals guide the process, help select approaches aligned with therapeutic goals, and adapt techniques to work effectively in each online format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, family challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and solution focused, combining client-centered care with practical techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
What is her background and experience level?
Sheila has ten years of experience in mental health, including work in the child welfare system and community mental health settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with the following license details: AZ LPC 18521 and MO LPC 2022030499.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Oklahoma, Missouri

Languages

English

What Sheila can help with

Sheila Adams works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Sheila started her career working with families in the child welfare system.

Sheila has worked with clients from age 5 and up.

How Sheila approaches therapy

Sheila's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sheila is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 10 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Sheila aims to help you on your journey to discover how to help you move forward in life.