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Shelia Woods, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMississippi
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Shelia

Shelia Woods is an LCSW with eight years of clinical experience, licensed in Tennessee and practicing from Mississippi. She brings focused attention to concerns such as addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and depression, ADHD, family and trauma-related challenges, and a wide range of life stressors.

Background and approach

Her training as a licensed clinical social worker guides a practical, skill-oriented approach to help clients build coping strategies and strengthen motivation. Woods emphasizes creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can express thoughts and feelings openly.

She collaborates with clients to identify goals, explore patterns that get in the way of healthier functioning, and develop realistic steps toward more satisfying relationships and daily routines. Her areas of interest also include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues related to addiction and recovery.

She accepts international clients and provides services in English, offering flexible session formats to accommodate different needs.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Shelia Woods employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional insight. Cognitive-behavioral methods help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative responses, which can be useful for concerns like depression, anxiety, and ADHD-related challenges. Trauma-informed interventions emphasize safety, pacing, and processing to support people recovering from abuse or other distressing experiences.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Woods works together with each person to explore which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and current life circumstances, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to evolving needs rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to consistent sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when helpful, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives for those who need shorter check-ins or find written communication more comfortable. These options make it simpler to maintain momentum in therapy from different locations and life situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Shelia Woods works with issues including addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, self esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma and family concerns among many other life stressors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment and collaborating with clients to set goals and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW; credential details include MS LCSW C11956 and TN LCSW 8470, and she practices from Mississippi.
Does she work with non-U.S. clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee, Mississippi

Languages

English