Sheila Funk-Jansen, LCSW, LISW

Sheila Funk-Jansen is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Iowa. Sheila focuses on helping people who are facing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.

Sheila uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people make concrete changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to match support to each persons readiness and goals.

Her background includes long-term work with people managing addiction, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, blended family challenges, and aging issues. Sheila also addresses topics such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and coping after separation or divorce. She brings experience working with intense emotions like anger, emptiness, and grief.

Sessions focus on small, manageable steps. Sheila helps people notice thought patterns, practice new responses, and set achievable goals. She talks and listens with a straightforward, nonjudgmental style so people can try different approaches and adjust as needed.

Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works. Sheila aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward at their own pace.

Online approaches that focus on change and goals

Sheila commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so a person can explore feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in as progress unfolds and adjusts techniques to match the client's needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, and flexible scheduling. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and keep momentum between meetings.