Dr. Sheila Gold

Compassionate, experienced therapist guiding practical change

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sheila

Dr. Sheila Gold brings 20 years of experience as an LCSW in Louisiana to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting difficulties, addiction concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems tied to aging, cancer, or separation. Her practice supports both practical coping and deeper emotional healing.

Sheila emphasizes a collaborative, respectful stance that centers each person's values and strengths. Using tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, mindfulness, and client-centered principles, she helps clients identify patterns, build communication skills, and create actionable strategies for change.

Her aim is to help people resolve immediate problems while also fostering long-term resilience and self-understanding. Clients can expect care framed by empathy and clear, goal-focused planning.

Dr. Gold blends exploration of life experience with skill-building exercises tailored to individual needs, whether addressing intimacy concerns, substance use, parenting stress, or broader life transitions.

She works to support steady progress through both insight and practical techniques.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with committed action to help people live in line with their values while managing difficult inner experiences. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection formed in relationships and helps people build healthier ways of relating, which can be useful for intimacy, family, and attachment wounds.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, assess which methods fit best, and adapt techniques to match preferences and needs so that therapy feels personally relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible and to reach clients who prefer remote care. These formats allow for continuity of work through different life demands and provide multiple ways to engage with exercises, check-ins, and therapeutic feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Her practice supports stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy and parenting challenges, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a compassionate, collaborative style that blends evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to combine insight with practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns in Louisiana.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCSW with licence number LA LCSW 4761 and practices in Louisiana.

Can I see this therapist if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients within the regions she serves in Louisiana.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

Addictions Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English