Therapist profile
Sheila Vaz, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting concerns
About Sheila
Sheila Vaz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation. Sessions address practical problems people bring from home and work.
She emphasizes that people know their own stories and strengths. In conversation she listens for what already works and what gets in the way. She helps people name patterns and try small, concrete changes that feel doable.
Her background includes work with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, as well as grief and intimacy-related issues. She has also supported people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, and life changes like divorce and separation.
Sheila uses approaches drawn from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means sessions tend to focus on the person’s perspective, and on practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
People often come with relationship strains, addiction-related worries, or trouble sleeping and eating. She also works with issues like obsessive or compulsive behaviors, postpartum depression, and career stress. Conversations move at a steady, straightforward pace to keep things manageable.
If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and specific session arrangements are set when booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sheila uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's perspective, reflecting what comes up, and helping people draw on their own strengths. It is useful for dealing with relationship strain, loneliness, and figuring out personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT uses clear steps and exercises to reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, or change unhelpful habits. It is practical and often includes homework between sessions. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Sheila will work with the person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals. If an approach needs adjusting, she will discuss options and make changes together. Confirm the exact session formats when you book because they are set during matching and scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter or longer check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also means sessions can be arranged from different locations when that helps someone keep therapy consistent with daily life.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She focuses on listening to the person's story and using practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Where is she licensed and working from?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She offers sessions in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options when booking, as specific formats are set during the matching and scheduling steps.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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