- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Guilt and shame focus
About Sheila
Dr. Sheila Willis is a Georgia-licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and anger, and she also helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
Sheila frames conversations around what matters to each person. She listens to what has been hard and focuses on practical steps to manage feelings day to day. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, and issues of guilt and shame when those come up.
Her background spans many settings over three decades, giving her experience with different kinds of life strain. In sessions she uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen resolve for change. Those approaches shape how she talks through problems and sets short-term aims.
Sessions emphasize clear, direct dialogue and small, achievable tasks between meetings. She works with people to name what gets in the way and to try out different ways of responding. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what is changing.
Sheila conducts work from a faith-aware stance when that matters to the client. She asks about what the person values and uses those values to guide choices in therapy. To start, she suggests a brief intake to map concerns and priorities.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. The therapist reflects what the client says, helps name feelings, and supports each person to decide what to work on. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and clear reflection to sort through shame or guilt.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps a person find reasons to change and to strengthen their own goals. It uses questions and reflective listening to build clarity and resolve, which can be useful for motivation, anger management, and taking steps through life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust them as needed in follow-up sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and remove travel time. The clinician will work with the client to shape session length and pacing so therapy can fit into everyday life without forcing major schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver stress, communication problems, emptiness, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build motivation. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience working in a range of settings with adults facing life stress and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW, CSW and is licensed in Georgia.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.