Sheila Seals , LCSW

Sheila Seals is a native New Orleanian whose professional path has included work and study in New York, California, Florida, and Texas before returning to Louisiana. She earned a Master of Social Work in Direct Services from Tulane University and has built a long career across community mental health centers, non-profit organizations, and school settings.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, Sheila brings 39 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and groups, families, adults, and children. Her practice has focused on stress and anxiety management, anger management, self-esteem development, parenting concerns, grief and loss, substance addictions, disaster recovery, aging and geriatric issues, custody matters, and improving communication within relationships.

Her clinical approach emphasizes client-centered and solutions-focused care delivered through active, compassionate listening. Sheila integrates a range of evidence-informed methods to meet individual needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She emphasizes strengths-based work and respectful engagement to support clients as they cope with life changes and build resilient skills.

Licensing information: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Louisiana license number LA LCSW 2555.

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