Shelia Woods
LCSW supporting people with addictions and relationship concerns
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About
Shelia Woods is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi with eight years of professional experience. She brings a steady, pragmatic approach to clients seeking help with life transitions and persistent concerns. Based in Mississippi, she combines licensure and field experience to support people working through complex emotional and relational challenges.
Shelia emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She works collaboratively to identify goals and build practical coping strategies, drawing on her background helping clients with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and mood challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and other stressors that affect daily functioning.
Clients come to Shelia for support in navigating difficult changes, improving communication, and cultivating greater confidence. She encourages small, sustainable steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady guidance as people try out new patterns and perspectives.
Shelia emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She works collaboratively to identify goals and build practical coping strategies, drawing on her background helping clients with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and mood challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and other stressors that affect daily functioning.
Clients come to Shelia for support in navigating difficult changes, improving communication, and cultivating greater confidence. She encourages small, sustainable steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady guidance as people try out new patterns and perspectives.
- Location:
- Mississippi, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Trichotillomania, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MS LCSW C11956, TN LCSW 8470
- NPI Number: 1316596521
- License: LCSW (Tennessee), LCSW (Mississippi)
Online sessions and focus areas
This profile does not specify formal clinical techniques. Instead, Shelia's documented focus areas include helping people cope with addictions, addressing relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and supporting work on self-esteem and motivation. In remote sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore feelings and try new strategies. Her work often involves setting practical goals, identifying coping options, and pacing changes so clients can build confidence over time.
Shelia's online format is designed for collaboration. She partners with clients who want to address family dynamics, trauma-related stress, parenting challenges, mood concerns, or career and life transitions. Communication options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, and the profile notes she accepts international clients. Those interested in this way of working can expect a steady, goal-oriented process and guidance in applying new skills between sessions.
What is Shelia Woods' background?
Shelia has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings, supporting people with addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, mood issues, and related areas.
What credentials does she hold?
She is an LCSW and holds licenses MS LCSW C11956 and TN LCSW 8470.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she works in English.
Where is she located?
Shelia is based in Mississippi and is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi as noted in her licensing details.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Shelia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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