Sheila Gault, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

Integrative psychotherapy
Focus on sleep and rest
Mindfulness and CBT

About Sheila

Sheila Gault is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and sleep difficulties. She speaks directly and kindly, inviting clients to explore practical steps toward feeling more grounded. Sheila encourages people to notice small changes that make daily life feel more manageable.

Sheila brings 20 years of experience working with adults through life transitions, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and caregiving stress. She describes her approach as integrative, blending client-centered care with cognitive tools, mindfulness, and dialectical skills. That mix is used to build clearer thinking, better emotion regulation, and steadier routines that can support sleep and rest.

Sessions focus on the person in front of her. Sheila emphasizes self-awareness, authentic living, and strengths people already have. Conversations may include practical behavior changes, mindfulness exercises, and exploring values that guide choices about work, relationships, and health.

Her background includes long-term practice in Michigan addressing issues such as depression, intimacy concerns, body image, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and compassion fatigue. She aims to help people carry emotional relief into everyday life rather than leaving insights stuck in the office.

Sheila offers a warm, nonjudgmental presence and encourages clients to set goals that matter to them. She asks clients to notice small shifts over time and works collaboratively to adapt strategies that fit each person’s routine and needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person’s experience and building a trusting, respectful relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes matter most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skill-building to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems by identifying patterns and testing new habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when strong feelings, impulsivity, or ongoing relationship conflicts interfere with rest and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sheila will help clients and the therapist team decide which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and life situation. That choice is made collaboratively and may shift as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that learning CBT and DBT skills online transfers well into daily routines and supports better sleep and stress management.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sheila help with?

Sheila works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sleep struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiving stress, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centered, using practical cognitive strategies, mindfulness, and dialectical skills to help people manage emotions and daily routines.

What is her professional background?

Sheila has 20 years of experience working with adults on adjustment, trauma, addiction concerns, and end-of-life issues.

What credentials and region are associated with her practice?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not taking international clients at this time.

How does pricing and payment typically work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.