- Client-centered care
- Practical problem solving
- Support for addiction
About Sheila
Sheila Askins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship and family concerns. She offers straightforward support for parents, people coping with grief, and anyone facing life changes that affect day-to-day functioning. Her work is practical and focused on what the person needs now.
She began her career in social services supporting families with children. Early work involved case management and counseling to stabilize family routines and access needed resources. That hands-on experience shaped a focus on practical problem solving.
Over the years Sheila shifted into mental health work with social service clients who struggled to find or keep employment because of depression, anxiety, or other barriers. In those roles she combined counseling with connection to community resources to help people move toward employment and greater stability.
Addressing substance use and school-related counseling are also part of her background. She brings 28 years of experience to common concerns like addiction, anger, self-esteem, and coping with ADHD-related challenges.
She uses approaches that center the person and emphasize practical change. Sessions typically focus on identifying barriers, setting achievable goals, and testing simple strategies that fit daily life. Sheila aims to help people make steady, realistic progress toward the life they want.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the person’s lead to build understanding and trust. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to talk through feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at current thoughts and behaviors and tests practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction challenges by practicing small skills between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. That means trying strategies together, adjusting what isn’t working, and focusing on measurable steps that fit the client’s needs. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can be helpful when a quieter space or less screen time is preferable. The therapist's specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking to know how sessions will be scheduled. Online care can support practice of CBT skills, ongoing Client-Centered conversations, and focused solution work without changing the core aims of therapy.Areas of expertise
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting struggles, anger, low self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also has a special focus on drug and alcohol addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach centers the person and emphasizes practical steps. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to set clear goals and try useful strategies.
What is her professional background?
Sheila has 28 years of experience working in social services and mental health settings, including roles in family case management, school counseling, and substance addiction support.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices with that professional credential.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether she offers phone, video, or in-person meetings.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.