- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sheila
Sheila Funk-Jansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting pressures, and family of origin issues. She also helps with problems related to addiction, caregiving stress, and major life changes.
Sheila draws on practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and concrete steps people can try between meetings. Expect direct conversations about patterns, decisions, and small changes that make daily life easier.
Her approach foregrounds the relationship between client and therapist. She values straightforward dialogue about what’s working and what’s not. That includes talking about how roles and expectations from the family someone grew up in continue to affect choices today.
Sheila has worked across a wide range of concerns for more than two decades. She helps people process grief, navigate relationship and intimacy issues, and address problems with control or communication. She also supports adults dealing with abandonment, blended family dynamics, aging and caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, and substance use issues.
Sessions are practical and focused. Sheila uses tools from CBT to challenge unhelpful thinking and uses solution-focused techniques to identify next steps. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are weighing change and need help clarifying priorities.
How Sheila’s approaches translate to online work
Sheila commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her practice. CBT involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals to create manageable change in daily life.Sheila also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change. That approach uses straightforward conversation to help clarify values and strengthen commitment to specific goals. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process between therapist and client based on needs and preferences.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a session into a work break, cut commuting time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online meetings can make it easier to keep continuity of care during life changes, while the therapist and client work together to set realistic goals and next steps.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sheila works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and family of origin issues among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes clear conversation and actionable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW (Illinois) and LISW (Iowa) credentials and practices in Iowa.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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