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Sheila McCarthy-Loatman

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Sheila, a psychotherapist providing services for over 15 years. I currently specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders for individuals of all ages. Common challenges my clients face involve rumination, intrusive thoughts and related behaviors that can present barriers to well-being. In addition to my area of specialization, I enjoy working with couples as well as people experiencing depression, grief, trauma and life transitions.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassion based and rooted in the belief that we all have the resilience to achieve meaningful, long-lasting growth. I use a combination of many therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention. I utilize the Gottman Method with the couples with whom I work.

What you can expect from me

Sharing our experience with someone new can sometimes feel intimidating or uncomfortable. I'd like to invite you to an initial conversation so you can get a better sense of my approach and whether it feels like a positive fit. Thank you for reading my profile.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of New York At Buffalo
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Humanistic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Exposure Response Prevention, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English