Sheila Askins, MD, LCSW-C

Sheila Askins helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or life changes. She is mindful of how relationships, parenting, grief, and self-esteem struggles can make day-to-day life harder. Sheila holds an MD and is an LCSW-C with 28 years in the helping professions.

Her early work focused on social services for families with children, providing case management and counseling to stabilize family routines. That hands-on experience shaped a practical approach to solving immediate problems and reducing daily strain.

Over time Sheila moved into mental health specialist roles, counseling people who faced barriers to employment because of depression or anxiety. She combines talk-based counseling with concrete problem solving to clear those barriers and help people take the next steps toward work and routine.

She also has experience addressing substance use and school counseling concerns. That background informs how she approaches addiction and recovery issues, pairing support with actionable plans for change.

In sessions Sheila uses a mix of client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and solution-focused work. She aims to help each person identify what is getting in the way, practice new ways of coping, and try small steps that add up to real change.

People who want straightforward, practical support for stress, parenting strains, relationship problems, ADHD, or substance concerns may find her approach helpful. Sheila works with each person to set goals and track progress over time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Sheila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and build routines that reduce stress. CBT techniques help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction by breaking down problems into manageable steps and practicing new skills.

Client-Centered Therapy offers space to be heard and understood while goals are shaped by the person's priorities. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes and short-term goals that can create quick momentum for people struggling with parenting demands, work barriers, or relationship tension.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the initial work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is made.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone calls can be lighter check-ins or fit tight schedules, and messaging helps keep momentum between appointments. These options make it easier to get regular, consistent support without major travel or schedule disruptions.