Sheila George

LCSW

Missouri

Supportive Missouri LCSW focused on motivation and skills

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Missouri / 2017044322

NPI

1346688280

Experience

12 years

Languages

English

Location

Missouri

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused care
   • Skills for emotion regulation
   • Practical problem solving

   About Sheila

   Sheila George is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and trauma. She brings a calm, patient presence to sessions and prioritizes listening so clients can say what they need to say without judgment. Sheila aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

   She uses practical approaches that match what each person needs. That can include Motivational Interviewing to help build motivation for change, client-centered work that follows the client's lead, and cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy may also be used to help with emotion regulation and grounding.

   Across 12 years of experience Sheila has worked with people coping with addiction, mood disorders, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and complex life transitions. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, family conflict, and end-of-life or hospice concerns. Her background includes work with veterans and civilians affected by PTSD.

   In conversations Sheila focuses on clear communication and active listening. She encourages small, concrete steps and checks in about what is and isn't working. The goal is steady progress toward better daily functioning and more satisfying relationships.

   Sheila provides services in English and practices in Missouri. People interested in starting can expect a straightforward intake and a chance to set short-term goals together.

2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds confidence one step at a time. It is useful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and situations where motivation feels stuck.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective and pacing. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens deeply, and reflects back what is said to help clarify goals and values.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, then testing and changing them through practical exercises and homework. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first based on goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and needs become clearer.
   
   Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life and can reduce travel time. Some formats may be better for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, while others suit longer, more interactive sessions. Discussing practical needs during the first meetings helps match a format that fits daily life without assuming a particular setup.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   12+ years

   Listed in

   Missouri

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can Sheila help with?

   Sheila works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and many related issues such as relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and mood disorders.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is empathetic and client-centered, with active listening and clear communication. She blends motivational techniques with practical skills to help clients take small steps forward.

   How much experience does she have?

   Sheila has 12 years of professional experience working with people affected by addiction, PTSD, mood disorders, and other life changes.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Missouri.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   She is not currently working with international clients.

   What is the cost structure for sessions?

   Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Sheila?

   Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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