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Sheila Gault

Compassionate integrative counseling for life transitions

LPC Michigan

Experience
20 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 Gault is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who offers supportive, integrative therapy for adults facing common life stresses and deeper emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She welcomes clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction-related issues, caregiving stress, and the many transitions that can unsettle daily living. With an emphasis on empowerment and authentic living, she helps people explore values, coping strategies, and meaning as part of recovery and growth.

Her clinical style blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques with mindfulness and existential reflection.

Sheila draws on over 20 years of experience to tailor sessions that address symptoms like sleep difficulty, low self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue while also attending to life purpose, family-of-origin patterns, and end-of-life concerns when relevant. She aims to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space that encourages self-awareness, resilience, and practical skills for daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sheila often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and commonly applied to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to support self-exploration and personal growth. When emotional regulation and distress tolerance are primary needs, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills may be introduced to teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the collaborative process. Sheila works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy with Sheila is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make regular care more accessible for those balancing work, family, or health concerns while still allowing for skill practice, reflection, and therapeutic support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila commonly help with?
Sheila works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction-related problems, and caregiver stress. She also addresses areas like self-esteem, sleep struggles, career questions, and life purpose.
What is Sheila's therapeutic style and approach?
Sheila uses an integrative style that combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, supplemented by mindfulness and existential reflection. The approach balances symptom-focused skills with exploration of values and meaning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sheila has two decades of clinical experience working primarily with adults on adjustment issues, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, grief and life transitions. Her background includes helping clients build self-awareness and practical coping strategies.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Sheila holds the LPC credential with license number MI LPC 6401013375 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sheila provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is pricing handled for her services?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Sheila?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English