Sheila Krieger is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, low self esteem, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming. Her style centers on respectful, compassionate conversation that meets people where they are.
With ten years of experience, Sheila adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than using the same plan for everyone. She focuses on building confidence, motivation, and clearer coping strategies. People often work on reducing anxiety, navigating difficult relationships, or recovering after trauma.
Sheila uses practical tools from several approaches to guide change. She blends techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, reconnect with values, and repair relationship patterns. The work is collaborative - she and the client set goals and try different ways to reach them.
Sessions involve straightforward discussion, skill practice, and reflection on progress. Sheila pays close attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and relationships. She supports clients as they try new behaviors and build more satisfying daily routines.
Sheila is based in Michigan and offers care in English. She encourages people to take the step that feels right for them and to choose a pace that fits their life.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when strong feelings are present. It often helps with anxiety, low motivation, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building new habits through step-by-step practice. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and focuses on improving emotional connection and trust in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sheila will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while, mixing elements from others, or changing direction as progress is tracked.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work around a lunch break, and video sessions let people join from different locations without travel. Talk with Sheila about scheduling needs and practical ways to make sessions a regular part of your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficulties
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Sheila works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career struggles, parenting strain, and self esteem challenges.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps. Sheila blends conversation, skill practice, and goal-setting to help people change unhelpful patterns and build confidence.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Sheila has ten years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, addiction, motivation, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sheila holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Michigan, where she bases her practice.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for meetings and scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
