Sheila Sutherland, LICSW

Sheila Sutherland is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sheila also works with people facing chronic illness, grief, anger, ADHD, and concerns related to gender and sexual identity.

Sheila aims for straightforward, respectful conversations. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs, with simple goals and practical steps. She highlights compassion and sensitivity in how she listens and responds.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice patterns and make small changes. She also uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and present-moment skills.

With five years of professional experience, Sheila blends practical techniques with supportive talk. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and practices new ways of coping between sessions. That hands-on work is matched with attention to each person's values and life circumstances.

Sheila encourages people to start where they are and move at a pace that feels doable. The focus is on clear steps that lead to feeling more in control, calmer, and more connected to what matters.

Online approaches that match your needs

Sheila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood challenges by breaking problems into concrete steps and practice exercises.

She also works in a client-centered way, focusing on listening and adapting to what each person needs. This approach centers the client's goals and helps build trust and clearer self-understanding.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way. DBT-style tools teach emotion regulation, distress-tolerance techniques, and clearer communication for stressful moments.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Sheila will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve, then recommend approaches to try together. That collaborative process lets methods be adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and shared exercises. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and messaging are helpful for short check-ins, skills practice, and flexible scheduling. These options aim to make therapy more reachable and easier to fit into daily life.