Shelia Storey, LPC

Shelia Storey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

She uses practical approaches that match each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. She encourages clients to see their own strengths and to build on what already works in their lives.

Her work often includes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy. These methods are used to help people change unhelpful thought patterns, manage strong emotions, and find clearer direction. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are added when people need help boosting motivation or setting small, achievable goals.

Over two decades she has supported people facing drug and alcohol challenges, caregiver stress, and financial worries that affect daily life. She listens for practical barriers and offers small steps forward that fit a person’s routine. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People can expect straightforward conversation, concrete strategies, and regular check-ins on progress. Shelia values clear goals and works with each person to set priorities and measure change.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps when anxiety, low self-esteem, or patterns connected to addiction interfere with daily life.

Client-centered therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps people clarify goals, build confidence, and make choices that feel right for them.

Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It is useful when strong feelings lead to impulsive behavior or when someone needs tools to stay steady during stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text are helpful for brief updates, support between sessions, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life demands.