Dr. Sheila Willis, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 32 years in practice

Dr. Sheila Willis is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 32 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW004194 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1699704163 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 32
Languages: English

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About Sheila

Dr. Sheila Willis is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 32 years of experience. She brings a steady, respectful approach to conversations about hard things.

Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Sheila helps people manage life changes and build confidence after loss or setback. She pays attention to practical needs and daily coping skills.

She also supports caregivers facing ongoing strain and people who feel empty or stuck.

Background and approach

Her sessions center on the client’s priorities. She listens first and shapes the conversation around each person’s goals. Motivational steps and gentle encouragement are used to help people find momentum when they feel overwhelmed.

Communication difficulties and feelings of guilt or shame are addressed with straightforward strategies. Sheila aims to make emotional concerns easier to name and manage. Forgiveness and clarifying life purpose are part of longer-term work when clients want that focus.

She works in a respectful, compassionate way and tailors the plan to each person. The initial meetings are practical and goal-focused, and later sessions build on what the client finds most helpful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sheila lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Sheila names

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Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can name concerns and set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to work through feelings at their own pace.

Motivational Interviewing uses questions and short steps to help people move from stuck to action. It is useful for building momentum around change, boosting motivation, and making plans that feel doable. The technique is straightforward and goal-oriented while keeping the client's values in view.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat works well for quick check-ins, and messaging supports short updates between sessions. These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and a busy schedule.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can this therapist help with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver stress and communication problems.

What is the general style of therapy offered?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and shaping work around each person's goals.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

She has 32 years of professional experience working with emotional and life-adjustment concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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?

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