Sheila Blanchfield

Sheila is a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has dedicated over 15 years of her career working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Her background in art education as well as a Department Chair for school counseling also informs her therapeutic approach with clients. Sheila specializes in addressing various mental health concerns such as anxiety, panic disorder, life transitions, grief, trauma, and working specifically with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Additionally, she focuses on skill-building areas like self-esteem, social skills, communication and self-confidence. Sheila employs a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs of her clients. She utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a well-known and effective form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is another technique she uses, which helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about making positive changes in their lives. Sheila also incorporates Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), which concentrates on finding solutions and building upon existing strengths to achieve desired goals. Throughout Sheila's professional journey, she has had the privilege of sharing her expertise and insights through various mediums, including podcasts, parent programming, presentations and professional development for clinicians and educators.Through continuous growth and learning, she strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, offering them the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their personal and professional journeys. Overall, Sheila's extensive experience, psychoeducational approach, incorporation of art education, and utilization of evidence-based therapies make her a compassionate and skilled counselor who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges and improve their overall well-being.