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Dr. Sheila McCoy

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other emotional or life challenges. My approach is individualized and tailored to your specific needs, goals, and strengths.

Together, we will identify healthier ways to cope with stress, manage overwhelming emotions, and shift patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I focus on helping you build resilience, strengthen self-confidence, and make practical behavioral changes that support long-term growth.

Therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to support you in developing insight, expanding your strengths, and moving toward greater balance, stability, and personal fulfillment.

My approach to therapy

I provide non-judgmental therapy for adults and adolescents looking to recognize a better version of yourself. I enjoy helping client reach their full potential while learning to cope with the challenges of life. I have experience in Substance Abuse, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and other Behavioral Health issues,

What you can expect from me

I create a nonjudgmental environmental environment helping to client to reach their goals while learning coping skills that will help them make the necessary adjustments to become a better version of themselves.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Nicholls State University
  • License type
    LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) (Louisiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Structural Family, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Milan Systemic, Multidimensional Family, Parent Management Training (PMT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English