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Sheila Funk-Jansen

Compassionate CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LCSW, LISW Iowa

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sheila

Sheila Funk-Jansen is a licensed social worker with over 25 years of clinical practice, blending practical strategies with a compassionate, client-centered stance. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with solution-focused and motivational techniques to help people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

Sheila emphasizes starting from each person’s current experience and building on strengths to foster greater resilience and meaningful change. Her work spans a broad range of life concerns including stress, self-esteem, family and intimacy issues, parenting and career transitions, and complex situations such as caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and substance-related problems.

Sheila views therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s uniqueness and readiness to change, and she encourages practical learning and brave steps toward healthier patterns. Based in Iowa and also licensed in Illinois, she offers appointments throughout the week and some weekend times, adapting scheduling to help clients begin work when needed.

Sheila holds LCSW and LISW credentials and draws on decades of experience to support people in developing skills, insight, and resilience.

Online approaches that combine practical skills and collaborative care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to shift them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s pace and perspective, supporting emotional exploration and self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work; Sheila collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time. She emphasizes a partnership where the client’s experience guides intervention choices and progress is measured against personally meaningful objectives.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful for making steady therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with a wide range of life difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, and stress related to caregiving or major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients develop skills and make progress toward their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sheila brings more than 25 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family conflict, and related issues.
What credentials and licenses does she hold and where is she based?
Sheila is licensed as an LCSW and LISW and practices in Iowa. Her licensure details include IL LCSW 149014820 and IA LISW 007836.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She practices in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Iowa, Illinois, Missouri

Languages

English