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Sheila George

Sheila George

LCSW

Compassionate, practical help for trauma and stress

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  • Trauma-informed support
  • Practical skill building
  • Warm listening style

About Sheila

Sheila George is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She writes and listens in ways that make it easier to talk about hard things. Sheila aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space so people can name what’s going on and decide next steps.

She brings 12 years of experience in social work to sessions. That background includes supporting people with post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and substance use concerns. She uses straightforward listening, reflection, and practical tools to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter day to day.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Sheila uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation is a focus.

Sessions often include active listening, skill-building exercises, and collaborative goal setting. Sheila emphasizes clear communication and teaches coping strategies people can try between meetings. She supports people through grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and life transitions.

Sheila encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by mood, trauma, or addiction concerns to consider reaching out. The first step is a short questionnaire and a scheduling step, and she will work with each person to figure out what feels most helpful.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people process and make sense of traumatic experiences. It works by pacing the work to the person's readiness and teaching ways to manage strong reactions so daily life is easier.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what is heard, and helps the person set goals that matter to them.

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adapted over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy days, lets them attend from different locations, and supports gradual follow-through with skills between meetings. Discuss practical needs and scheduling during the intake so sessions match daily life and goals.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sheila help with?

Sheila works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, bipolar and mood disorders, and related concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice supporting people with trauma, mood disorders, and substance use challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Sheila holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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