Sheila Stewart, LPC
Compassionate Missouri LPC for anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and family guidance
- Trauma and grief care
About Sheila Stewart
Sheila Stewart is a licensed mental health therapist based in Missouri with 17 years of clinical experience. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she works with adolescents and adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, grief and loss, family and relationship concerns, life transitions, career difficulties, and related challenges. Her practice emphasizes an authentic, client-centered style that honors each person's goals and pace while offering structured techniques when helpful.
Sheila blends a client-centered, holistic perspective with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to individual needs. This flexible approach supports people working through trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and family problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses areas like abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, fertility concerns, and forgiveness.
Sheila aims to create a genuine therapeutic environment where clients can explore their relationships and personal growth. She encourages courage in taking first steps toward healthier, more satisfying life patterns and offers supportive guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.
Sheila blends a client-centered, holistic perspective with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to individual needs. This flexible approach supports people working through trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and family problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses areas like abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, fertility concerns, and forgiveness.
Sheila aims to create a genuine therapeutic environment where clients can explore their relationships and personal growth. She encourages courage in taking first steps toward healthier, more satisfying life patterns and offers supportive guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sheila Stewart have?
Sheila Stewart has 17 years of professional clinical experience.
Is Sheila Stewart a licensed therapist?
Yes. Sheila Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri license number MO LPC 2005016777.
In which languages does Sheila Stewart provide therapy?
Sheila Stewart provides therapy in English.
Where is Sheila Stewart located?
Sheila Stewart practices in Missouri.
How can I work with Sheila Stewart as my therapist?
You can work with Sheila Stewart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sheila Stewart work with international clients?
Sheila Stewart does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sheila Stewart 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 Care
Sheila Stewart draws from client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients lead the direction of their own healing - it is useful for building self-awareness and improving relationships. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication, making it helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and then adapts methods so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around. This partnership helps clarify which techniques will be most useful at different stages of care.
Online therapy with Sheila can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, accommodating different routines and needs while maintaining continuity of care.