Angela Sheffler, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Anxiety and trauma
- Family and relationships
- Mindfulness and skills
About Angela Sheffler
Angela Sheffler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with eight years of experience in the mental health field. She has provided care across a variety of settings, including residential programs, acute inpatient units, in-home services, and school environments, and brings experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through anxiety, major life transitions, and histories of trauma or abuse.
She also has clinical experience with intellectual disabilities, depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ individuals, which has been a significant focus of her practice in recent years. Her work often addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and stress-related conditions, as well as specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.
Angela’s therapeutic style is warm, validating, and down to earth, with a holistic emphasis on skill building and self-compassion. She blends mindfulness techniques and calming strategies with communication skills training and practical exercises designed to promote confidence and healthier patterns of thinking and relating. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to walk alongside them as they practice new skills and work toward lasting change.
She checks and responds to messages regularly during the week and aims to reply as quickly as possible. She sets aside weekends for family time and does not respond to messages from Friday at 4 pm until Monday morning.
She also has clinical experience with intellectual disabilities, depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ individuals, which has been a significant focus of her practice in recent years. Her work often addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and stress-related conditions, as well as specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.
Angela’s therapeutic style is warm, validating, and down to earth, with a holistic emphasis on skill building and self-compassion. She blends mindfulness techniques and calming strategies with communication skills training and practical exercises designed to promote confidence and healthier patterns of thinking and relating. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to walk alongside them as they practice new skills and work toward lasting change.
She checks and responds to messages regularly during the week and aims to reply as quickly as possible. She sets aside weekends for family time and does not respond to messages from Friday at 4 pm until Monday morning.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Angela Sheffler have?
Angela Sheffler has eight years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Angela Sheffler a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: MO LCSW 2021008476.
In which languages does Angela Sheffler provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Angela Sheffler located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Angela Sheffler as my therapist?
You can work with Angela Sheffler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Angela Sheffler work with international clients?
Angela Sheffler does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Angela Sheffler cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Angela integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and ongoing relationships shape current patterns of connection and safety, helping clients address attachment wounds and improve intimacy and trust. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space that emphasizes empathy and collaboration so clients can identify their values and goals and build confidence at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills that clients can apply between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Angela works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and daily life, and allow clients to receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of local barriers to in-person care.