- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical behavior strategies
- Respectful listening
About Sheila
Sheila Krieger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people managing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and shifts in motivation or self-esteem. She speaks plainly and listens first, aiming to make initial conversations feel manageable for someone worried about starting therapy.
Sheila uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than a single fixed method. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that affect mood and behavior, and she adjusts the plan as people bring new concerns to sessions. This practical emphasis helps clients try small changes between meetings.
Her work is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sheila writes treatment plans together with clients and tailors discussion to fit their goals. She encourages gradual steps toward more satisfying routines and clearer priorities.
Over about a decade of practice she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family stress, eating and body image problems, bipolar disorder and depression, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses career questions, caregiving strain, and concerns related to kink or alternative sexual culture.
Sessions aim to combine honest talk with concrete strategies from approaches like cognitive behavior work and acceptance-based methods. Sheila supports people who want to improve daily habits, cope with life changes, and rebuild confidence one step at a time.
Sheila uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than a single fixed method. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that affect mood and behavior, and she adjusts the plan as people bring new concerns to sessions. This practical emphasis helps clients try small changes between meetings.
Her work is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sheila writes treatment plans together with clients and tailors discussion to fit their goals. She encourages gradual steps toward more satisfying routines and clearer priorities.
Over about a decade of practice she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family stress, eating and body image problems, bipolar disorder and depression, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses career questions, caregiving strain, and concerns related to kink or alternative sexual culture.
Sessions aim to combine honest talk with concrete strategies from approaches like cognitive behavior work and acceptance-based methods. Sheila supports people who want to improve daily habits, cope with life changes, and rebuild confidence one step at a time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Oregon
Languages
English
How Sheila’s approaches translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and shifting daily habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and trying concrete, testable changes to reduce symptoms and improve routines. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problems like low self-esteem. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and reactions, which can be useful for intimacy-related issues and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time and checks in about what is working so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, and remove travel time. Many people find that working on thoughts and everyday habits online lets them try strategies between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sheila help with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many other life stressors.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses an adaptable, client-focused style that mixes talk with practical strategies. The emphasis is on changing everyday habits and thought patterns to improve daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is Sheila licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials listed as MI LPC and OR LPC and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sheila also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are being offered for scheduling and follow-up.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sheila?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.