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Sheila Seals, LCSW

Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and grief
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Parenting and families

About Sheila Seals

Sheila Seals is a native New Orleanian whose studies and career led her to New York, California, Florida, and Texas before she returned home. Those experiences exposed her to a range of clinical settings, including community mental health centers, non-profit programs, and school-based services, shaping a broad perspective on behavioral health across the lifespan.

She earned a Master of Social Work in Direct Services from Tulane University and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She also serves as a board-approved clinical supervisor, supporting other social work professionals in their development. Over a 39-year career she has provided care for individuals, families, groups, adults, adolescents, and children in varied clinical contexts.

Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety management, anger management, and self-esteem development, with extensive additional training in parenting concerns, grief and loss, substance addictions, disaster recovery, aging and geriatric issues, custody matters, and healthy communication within relationships. Sheila’s clinical approach blends client-centered and solutions-focused strategies with individualized care rooted in active, compassionate listening.

Sheila engages people in a respectful, strengths-based manner, tailoring interventions to the specific needs and goals of each person and emphasizing practical skills for coping and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sheila Seals have?

Sheila Seals has 39 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.

Is Sheila Seals a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details are LA LCSW 2555.

In which languages does Sheila Seals provide therapy?

Sheila provides therapy in English.

Where is Sheila Seals located?

Sheila Seals is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Sheila Seals as my therapist?

You can work with Sheila Seals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sheila Seals work with international clients?

No. Sheila Seals does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sheila Seals 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed actions toward a meaningful life while learning practical ways to relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client’s own perspective guides the pace and goals of work. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing by emphasizing respect, listening, and collaboration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors by teaching skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and practice new coping strategies. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and habit-related difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process shapes treatment plans and adapts methods over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility needs. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver many of the same therapeutic tools and exercises remotely, allowing continuity of care and consistent support from a convenient location.

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