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Sheila Strain

Therapist(she/her)
23 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy wanting space to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel more grounded. My style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I use evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and coaching-informed strategies to help you strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and move forward with a greater sense of balance and direction.

My approach to therapy

My style is supportive and encouraging. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques. My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative, helping clients build clarity, confidence, and effective coping tools.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, I'll spend time getting to know you, learn what you hope to accomplish in our work together, and share how I can help you meet your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    23 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English