Sheila Owens

Sheila Owens is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and the challenges of major life changes. She works with adults on issues like self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and LGBT-related stress. Sheila’s approach is practical and straightforward. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She brings eight years as an LCSW plus many more years in mental health work as a case manager and coordinator. That background shaped a down-to-earth style that focuses on what matters day to day. Sessions center on clear goals, hope for steady progress, and skills that people can use between appointments.

Sheila uses mindfulness-based exercises alongside client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on dialectical behavior strategies and EMDR when those tools fit a person’s history and goals. The work is collaborative - Sheila listens first, then offers options to try.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors each plan to the person in front of her instead of using a one-size-fits-all solution. People come away with concrete steps for coping, clearer priorities, and more confidence in handling life’s stressors.

To begin, Sheila asks clients to identify a few priorities and then helps put together a short, focused plan. The emphasis is on small, steady changes that build over time.

How Sheila’s approaches fit into online therapy

Sheila commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mindfulness Therapy teaches steady attention to the present moment and can help reduce anxiety and reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration so people feel heard while they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and offers practical techniques for changing unhelpful routines and improving mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sheila will discuss what feels most useful for each person and try options together. That collaborative process helps shape goals and the kinds of exercises used between sessions.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working on mindfulness practices and cognitive exercises between appointments to keep progress moving forward.