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Dr. Sheila Gold, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Sheila

Dr. Sheila Gold is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana who draws on 20 years of practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, career transitions, depression, ADHD, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that aims to honor each person’s story while helping them build practical skills for coping and growth. Her work emphasizes collaboration and curiosity as she guides clients to identify patterns that interfere with well-being and to strengthen communication, boundaries, and self-compassion.

She combines evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create interventions tailored to each person’s needs. Dr.

Gold also addresses focused concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, blended family issues, and addiction-related problems. Clients can expect an approach focused on understanding emotional dynamics and developing concrete strategies for change.

Her practice aims to support personal insight and sustainable coping skills so individuals can move through difficult transitions with greater resilience and clarity.

Therapeutic approaches available through online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore the different parts of a person’s inner world, helping identify protective or wounded parts and guiding them toward greater harmony. This approach is useful for people wrestling with internal conflict, guilt, or repeated patterns that feel hard to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility by teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action; it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational experiences influence current bonds and communication, supporting work on intimacy, trust, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Gold works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. She adapts techniques as the work unfolds so the chosen strategies align with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy sessions are offered using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other obligations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Sheila Gold commonly address?
She supports people working with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, intimacy and parenting issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, blending client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques to help clients understand patterns and develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Louisiana; her license is listed as LA LCSW 4761.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English