Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sheila
Sheila Askins is a licensed clinician who helps people manage strong emotions and life challenges. She brings nearly three decades of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier. Her work often addresses anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns.
Sheila began her career in social services supporting families with children. That work involved case management and counseling to help stabilize family life and remove barriers to daily functioning.
Background and approach
Over time she moved into roles as a mental health specialist, guiding people who struggled to become or stay employed because of depression or anxiety. Her approach emphasizes clear, goal-oriented strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused planning. She also centers the person in the room, listening first and adapting work to what each individual needs.
This makes sessions practical and focused on change that fits everyday life. She has direct experience addressing substance use and school-related concerns alongside broader mental health issues. Those combined skills inform how she helps people plan steps toward improved coping and relationships.
Sheila practices in Maryland and works in English. She holds an MD and is licensed as an LCSW-C. People usually begin by identifying a few clear goals and then working toward those goals with straightforward tools and check-ins.
What Sheila works with
Everything Sheila lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sheila's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Drug and alcohol addiction
Approaches Sheila lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. In online sessions this means starting where the person is, asking about goals, and shaping conversations around what they most want to change. It helps when someone needs steady support and space to talk through difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, homework between meetings, and tracking how changes affect mood and behavior. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps toward clear goals. In remote sessions the therapist and client set concrete targets and review progress each week to keep momentum going. This is helpful when someone wants quick strategies to manage stress or improve daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then recommend whether to start with CBT, a client-centered path, or a solution-focused plan. Decisions are reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises that use visuals, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or daily routines.
Questions people ask about Sheila
What concerns does Sheila commonly help with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family strain, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and addictions including drug and alcohol concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered listening combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of experience in social services, mental health, school counseling, and substance use support.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C, and she practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.