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Sheila Sutherland, LICSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sheila

Sheila Sutherland is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings over five years of clinical experience to her work and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sheila emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet the distinct needs and goals of each client.

Her practice integrates evidence-based methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to address issues like panic, mood shifts, impulsivity, and difficulties with motivation or confidence. Sheila aims to make the therapeutic process collaborative, helping clients build practical strategies for daily life while attending to deeper emotional patterns.

She invites people who are ready to pursue greater balance and wellbeing to take the courageous first step and offers steady support throughout that journey.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes collaboration and meeting clients where they are, focusing on empathy and supporting a person’s own goals for change. This approach is helpful for building trust, improving self-esteem, and creating a supportive space for processing life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and issues with motivation by teaching concrete tools for managing symptoms.

The therapist treats choosing the right approach as a collaborative process. Sheila will work with each client to explore what feels most useful and adjust methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit regular care into a busy life and maintain continuity during periods of change. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, skills practice, and ongoing support while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is Sheila's general therapeutic style?
The approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with an emphasis on collaboration and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does Sheila have?
She has over five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with Sheila?
Sheila is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota with license number MN LICSW 28018 and practices from that state.
Does Sheila offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does Sheila provide?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Sheila?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English