Sheila George, LCSW - Therapist in Missouri

About Sheila

Sheila George is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to create a calm space where concerns can be talked through without judgment. Parents reading this will find straightforward guidance and tools they can try between sessions.

She has twelve years of experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

Sheila also addresses family-related topics like parenting, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care issues, and divorce or separation. Her work includes support for substance use and anger management as well. Her style is warm and present.

Sheila emphasizes active listening and clear communication to help people name what matters most. She uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people feel heard and steadier in stressful moments.

Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox when people want help finding the drive to make changes. Sessions are offered in English and take place with a focus on what each person needs. Sheila is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW and has developed a practical, supportive approach over her career.

She encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress feels attainable and relevant to daily life.

Therapeutic tools and online delivery that fit your life

Sheila often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical steps to change behaviors and moods. Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, useful for stress, mood disorders, and intense reactions.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers on listening and making sure each person feels understood. Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods best match the person's goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options allow flexible scheduling and steady contact between appointments when helpful. The focus is on practical support and skill-building that can be used right away in daily routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family issues, and mood disorders among other areas.

What is her general therapy approach like?

She uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical tools. Sessions emphasize active listening, clear communication, and skill-building exercises tailored to daily life.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has twelve years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and family-related challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LCSW 2017044322.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for appointments?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Missouri
Languages: English

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