Therapist profile
Dr. Sheila Gold, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - Relationships and Codependency
Continue with SheilaWhere Sheila stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Louisiana / 4761
- NPI
- 1730841693
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
About
- CBT for thought patterns
- ACT for values work
- Mindfulness practice
About Sheila
Dr. Sheila Gold is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, codependency patterns, parenting struggles, addiction issues, grief, low self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD-related challenges.
Dr. Gold uses clear, straightforward conversation in sessions. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck - like people-pleasing or avoiding conflict - and then practices different ways of responding. Sessions focus on what is happening now, learning small skills, and trying them between meetings.
Her approach combines evidence-based tools with attention to attachment and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take steps in that direction. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Dr. Gold also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationship history affects present interactions. Client-centered principles guide the pace of work so people set the goals. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change around addictions and habits.
She encourages straightforward skill practice and regular check-ins on progress. People who have felt overwhelmed by others' needs often find concrete tools for boundary setting, clearer communication, and better self-awareness. To start, readers should follow the site's scheduling steps and complete the initial matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small concrete steps toward those values. In practice this looks like setting action goals and trying new behaviors between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship experiences shape current patterns and helps people notice those patterns in everyday relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, person-led pace where the client's goals guide the work.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust strategies as progress is tracked. This means trying skills, checking how they land, and shifting direction when something does not help.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Many people find that using therapeutic techniques from ACT, attachment work, and client-centered conversation transfers well to remote sessions, while practical scheduling choices help keep therapy part of everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, codependency patterns, parenting, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career changes, depression, and ADHD-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses direct, conversational sessions that focus on noticing patterns, practicing skills, and making small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a clinician in Louisiana.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.