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Sheila Gault

Sheila Gault

LPC

Therapist · Michigan · 20+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and life changes

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  • Warm and nonjudgmental
  • Skills focused
  • Mindfulness informed

About Sheila

Sheila Gault, LPC, welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by lifes challenges. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person. Sheila aims to help people reduce anger, manage stress and anxiety, and find steadier footing during difficult transitions.

Sheila brings 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and substance concerns. She emphasizes empowerment and practical tools that can be used between sessions. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on building self-awareness and personal strengths.

Her approach blends talk therapy with mindfulness and skills-based strategies. Sheila uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a persons lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. She also incorporates elements of existential and mindfulness work where they fit a persons goals.

Sheila describes counseling as a collaborative process. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and practices techniques during sessions that can be applied in daily life. Her work often centers on increasing emotional tolerance, improving communication, and restoring a sense of meaning after loss or change.

Sheila practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session options and format. To begin, people are invited to complete the sites matching steps and select a time that fits their schedule.

Areas of expertise

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

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How Sheila's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following a person's concerns and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila treats therapy as a collaboration and will help a person decide which methods fit their goals and life situation. She adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Many people find they can practice skills between meetings and bring real-life moments into sessions for discussion. Speak with the clinician during the matching steps to clarify how sessions are scheduled and what to expect.

At a glance

Listed location
Michigan
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LPC · No. 6401013375
NPI
1497316848

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila address in therapy?

Sheila supports people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as addictions, intimacy concerns, and caregiver strain.

How would you describe Sheila's therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centered. She combines talk therapy with skills training, mindfulness, and practical exercises to help with emotion regulation and coping.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 20 years of experience working with adults on adjustment, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

Sheila is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with Sheila?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working with Sheila?

Select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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