Therapist profile
Sheila Funk-Jansen, LCSW, LISW
LCSW and LISW - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
- Motivational interviewing
About Sheila
Sheila Funk-Jansen is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with 25 years of practice. She is licensed in Illinois and Iowa and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family issues, parenting strain, and related concerns.
Sheila helps people talk through difficult feelings and everyday problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to keep sessions practical and focused. Conversations aim to clarify next steps, test small changes, and reduce unhelpful patterns that keep problems stuck.
Her approach centers on the relationship between the person and the therapist. Sheila emphasizes direct, respectful dialogue and gradual steps toward manageable change. She encourages people to notice what works and to adjust strategies that do not help.
Sheila has worked with people facing addiction, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, divorce and separation, and other life transitions. She also addresses core experiences such as abandonment, family-of-origin patterns, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills. People often explore coping tools for anger, intimacy-related worries, career stress, and changes in relationships. Sheila asks about each person's priorities and adapts sessions to those goals.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist reflects what matters most and helps the person set realistic, immediate goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests different behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into clear steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and try different techniques as needed. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into weekdays or occasional weekends and help people keep appointments around work or caregiving duties. Remote sessions also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight and reduce travel time, which can make regular meetings more practical.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family issues, parenting concerns, intimacy-related problems, anger, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a direct, practical style that focuses on goals and small changes. The work draws on CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to test what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of issues including addiction, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Iowa. Her practice is listed in Iowa.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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