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Sheila Gault, LPC

Integrative therapist focused on empowerment
  • 20 years experience
  • Integrative counseling approach
  • Licensed Professional Counselor

About Sheila Gault

Sheila Gault is a licensed counselor in Michigan with two decades of experience helping adults navigate life transitions, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, and stress-related concerns. She brings an integrative outlook that blends contemporary psychotherapy with mindfulness practices, spiritual reflections, and complementary wellness techniques to support emotional, mental, and spiritual balance.

Sheila emphasizes empowerment, authentic living, and self-actualization, guiding clients toward greater self-awareness and life enrichment. Her approach centers on unconditional positive regard and life-affirming language, creating a collaborative space where strengths are recognized and practical skills are developed. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, family and relationship difficulties, parenting and caregiving stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Sheila holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - indicating state licensure to practice counseling. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a national certification that reflects professional standards in counseling, and a Certified Complementary Medicine Wellness Counselor (CMWC), a credential indicating specialized training in complementary wellness approaches. With a compassionate, heart-centered style, Sheila integrates Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, and elements of spiritual counseling to help clients move toward healing and more authentic living.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sheila Gault have?

Sheila Gault has 20 years of experience working with adults on issues such as adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress management.

Is Sheila Gault a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sheila holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MI LPC 6401013375.

In which languages does Sheila Gault provide therapy?

Sheila provides therapy in English.

Where is Sheila Gault located?

Sheila is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Sheila Gault as my therapist?

You can work with Sheila Gault through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sheila Gault work with international clients?

Sheila Gault does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sheila Gault cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrative therapeutic approaches available online

Sheila draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, empathetic environment where the client's experience guides the pace and focus of work - this approach helps when people need validation, increased self-understanding, and support through life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and sleep concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are incorporated when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping with intense feelings are priorities; DBT offers practical tools for managing distress and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheila works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor a mix of techniques that fits each person rather than prescribing a single method.

Online therapy with Sheila can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing circumstances and to access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations.

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