- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
About Sheila
Sheila Hancock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 11 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns, and also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She uses direct, evidence-based approaches in sessions. She helps people name painful feelings and notice how those feelings shape their decisions. Sessions include talking through recent events, learning simple skills to manage intense moments, and exploring attachment patterns that affect relationships.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix is used to help people shift unhelpful thought patterns, build new coping habits, and practice different ways of connecting with others.
Sheila keeps sessions practical. People can expect guided discussion, short experiments to try between sessions, and focused skill work when panic, intrusive thoughts, or self-criticism become overwhelming. She also addresses problems tied to abandonment, codependency, impulsivity, isolation, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and mood swings.
She recognizes how grief, relationship breakups, domestic violence, blended family stress, and separation can leave lasting shame or guilt. Her aim is to help people sort those experiences, identify what matters most to them, and practice actions that reflect their values.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then pick small actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape trust and closeness, and helps people practice new ways of relating.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Sheila works with clients to test methods and see what fits. She will discuss which techniques feel useful, adjust the focus over time, and combine approaches when that makes sense for the person's goals.
If you want online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since session options were not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so clients can use a break between commitments. Therapists will also adapt exercises for video or audio sessions, such as guided breathing, worksheet-based experiments, or brief behavioral tasks to try between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and relationship issues. She also lists focus areas such as guilt and shame, abandonment, codependency, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her sessions are practical and conversational, combining talk with skill practice. Expect guided discussion, short between-session exercises, and tools to manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a social worker. That background informs her use of multiple evidence-based approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the plan selected.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.