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Sheila Mansfield

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

LPC Missouri

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

Sheila Mansfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationships, and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to help clients develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and stress. Sheila frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to equip people with tools they can apply between sessions.

Her background includes work across multiple settings, from personal offices to schools and community environments, providing experience with children, adolescents, families, and couples. That variety has reinforced her view that therapy should be tailored to each person’s circumstances rather than relying on a single approach.

Sheila combines warmth and directness in her style, balancing empathic listening with clear, goal-oriented strategies to address issues such as communication difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, and adjustment after major life changes. Based in Missouri, Sheila adapts her methods to fit individual needs and preferences, emphasizing practical steps and measurable progress.

Her practice centers on building a trusting partnership that helps clients clarify priorities, reduce symptoms, and move toward meaningful change.

Practical Therapy Approaches for Online Care



Sheila commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods when working online. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning new coping strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and build self-directed solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided together. Sheila works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts methods over time so the plan fits each person rather than applying a single rigid model.

Online sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase convenience and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support consistent follow-up between meetings, and allow clients to use the communication style that feels most comfortable while receiving evidence-informed guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and career-related concerns.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her practice draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, and solution-focused strategies to combine empathic listening with practical skills and goal-oriented interventions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sheila brings 22 years of clinical experience working across a variety of settings and populations, which informs her adaptable, individualized approach to care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Sheila holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2001029232. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sheila offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English