Therapist profile
Dr. Sheila Gold, LCSW
Dr. Sheila Gold, LCSW - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Sheila
Dr. Sheila Gold is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, parenting, and intimacy-related issues, along with addiction, grief, self-esteem, career struggles, depression, and ADHD. She helps adults at home who are managing difficult family dynamics or parenting strain.
Sheila uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of day-to-day life. Sessions focus on practical skills such as clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and coping tools for anxiety and low mood. She helps people untangle family-of-origin patterns and work through separation or blended family challenges.
Her style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness and trust issues. Mindfulness practices are added when slowing down and noticing patterns will help move things forward.
Clients typically explore what matters most to them and set small, manageable goals. Sheila offers coaching-style support for career decisions and for people trying to rebuild confidence after loss or addiction. She also addresses caregiver stress and concerns that come with aging relatives.
Sessions aim to be clear, steady, and practical. People leave with specific steps to try between visits and a plan for next actions. Those interested in beginning complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site's online options.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about their values and take small actions in line with them. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel low mood and worry. It is practical for depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and trust and can be helpful for intimacy and relationship-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting plans as progress or obstacles appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use audio-only sessions if they prefer less bandwidth or no camera. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about which format will best fit your schedule and circumstances.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with family conflict, blended family challenges, parenting strain, and family-of-origin patterns that affect current relationships.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on communication skills, boundaries, and small actionable goals to reduce stress and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on issues like anxiety, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and provides services from that location.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online matching tool, as formats are not listed in the biography.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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