Sheila Mansfield, LPC
- Client-centered care
- CBT and solution-focused
- 22 years experience
About Sheila Mansfield
Sheila has worked with individuals, children and adolescents, families, and couples on a range of concerns including grief and loss, anger management, relationship and family conflict, career challenges, depression, anxiety, and communication difficulties. Her broader specialties include stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, and related family and workplace issues.
Her experience spans a variety of settings, from private offices and schools to military bases, court settings, and in-home therapy, which has reinforced her belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Sheila draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered (humanistic) principles, family systems thinking, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
As an LPC, Sheila is a licensed mental health professional trained to provide counseling and therapeutic services. She approaches work in partnership with clients, helping them discover what is most helpful and guiding them toward meaningful change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sheila Mansfield have?
Sheila Mansfield has 22 years of experience.
Is Sheila Mansfield a licensed therapist?
Yes. Sheila holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2001029232.
In which languages does Sheila Mansfield provide therapy?
Sheila provides therapy in English.
Where is Sheila Mansfield located?
Sheila is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Sheila Mansfield as my therapist?
You can work with Sheila through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sheila Mansfield work with international clients?
Sheila Mansfield does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sheila Mansfield cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes understanding the client's experience and building self-awareness, and it can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and general life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with specific problems by breaking them into manageable steps.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward change rather than dwelling on problems. It can be especially useful for clients seeking targeted progress on challenges like communication, career decisions, or short-term life adjustments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt methods from these approaches to fit what feels most useful and realistic for the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people connect. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face interaction and verbal dialogue, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more immediate or lower-intensity options. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that best supports each individual’s progress.