- Practical problem solving
- Focus on resilience
- Flexible scheduling
About Sheila
Sheila Funk-Jansen is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 25 years of experience to therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia and practices in Iowa. Sheila focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns. She also helps people navigate career changes, intimacy issues, and money and financial issues-related stress when it appears in life problems.
Sheila believes people have resilience and that small steps matter. She starts where a person already is and works at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and clear goals instead of jargon or long lectures. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control over everyday choices.
Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create simple, actionable plans. That can mean breaking worries into specific thoughts and behaviors, identifying strengths to build on, or using short, focused exercises to move forward. Sheila adapts tools to each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
Over 25 years she has worked with people facing addiction, family-of-origin issues, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and aging or blended-family challenges. She mixes practical problem-solving with encouragement to try new ways of responding to old patterns.
Sheila sees clients during weekdays and some weekends and aims to be flexible with scheduling. To begin, she listens to immediate needs and then collaborates on the next steps toward clearer coping and steadier routines.
How Sheila’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals and experience at the center. The therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around what matters most to the client, which helps when coping with anxiety, grief, or relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. It often uses short exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to reduce worry or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sheila will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a CBT technique for a few sessions or leaning into solution-focused steps when life changes require quick coping strategies.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people work from their own routines and apply new skills in real time between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques to remote sessions so clients can practice tools and track progress in practical ways.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheila address in therapy?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues. She also supports people facing career strain, anger, intimacy-related matters, and money and financial issues when these affect daily life.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using Client-Centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies rather than only long conversations.
What is her background and experience?
Sheila earned an MSW from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has practiced for 25 years. Her experience includes work with grief, addiction, family conflicts, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Iowa. The profile lists Illinois licensure as well but her practice location is Iowa.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sheila?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.