Sheila Flipse, LCPC, LMHC
Compassionate counselor with 30 years of experience
Details
| Name | Sheila Flipse |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC, LMHC |
| Based in | Nevada |
| Licensed in | Nevada, New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Sheila
Sheila Flipse is a licensed counselor with three decades of experience. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Nevada. Sheila focuses on walking alongside people who are hurting and helping them move toward greater well-being with steady, compassionate support.
Sheila favors straightforward conversations and practical steps. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational Interviewing to help clients spot unhelpful thinking and build useful skills. Narrative therapy also shapes how she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and their lives.
Background and approach
Her work covers common concerns like grief, depression, anxiety, and stress. Sheila also helps people facing relationship strain, caregiving stress, codependency, addiction, and life transitions. She aims to help clients develop a healthier sense of self and more confidence in everyday choices.
Sheila's background includes time as a college professor and years supporting people in shelters, prisons, colleges, and military contexts. That varied experience informs a practical, down-to-earth style that balances listening with clear next steps. She values respectful collaboration and steady encouragement.
Outside of work she enjoys travel and community volunteering. Sheila shares her home with a Shichon named Ozzie, who may sometimes be nearby during virtual sessions as he adjusts to recent changes. She invites people to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem among the things Sheila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheila directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sheila directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online
Sheila uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and consider different, more helpful ways to frame difficult experiences. Narrative work can be useful for grief, identity questions, and feeling stuck. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and meeting people where they are so they feel heard and understood. This approach is helpful when the main need is validation and steady support.She combines those approaches with Cognitive Behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change how situations are handled. Together, these methods let Sheila and the client collaborate on what to try next and adjust the plan based on what works. Finding the right mix is part of the process and she will help decide which approaches fit a person’s goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for conversational work and building rapport, phone can be less demanding on bandwidth, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain steady support around other life commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sheila commonly help with?
Sheila supports people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like relationship strain, addictions, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She mixes cognitive work with motivational techniques and pays attention to the personal stories clients bring.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 30 years of counseling experience and has worked in settings such as colleges, shelters, prisons, and with military populations. That range shapes a flexible, down-to-earth approach.
Which credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Nevada. The profile notes NV LCPC and NY LMHC as her license details.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and subscription work?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule appointments according to the therapist's calendar.
Contacting this therapist
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