Meet our Chisago city providers

Sheila works with mood disorders, abuse, trauma, ADHD, and personality disorders. She has expertise in addressing substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health issues.  She has a special interest in supporting individuals who grew up with primary caregivers affected by mental health concerns, substance use disorders, and/or other concerns that led to an unstable environment. She believes in the importance of developing healthy, effective communication skills as a fundamental step toward building and maintaining positive relationships, setting and maintaining boundaries, and sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Sheila tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs. She most often integrates interventions from 12-Step facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her approach is compassionate and accepting of clients wherever they are in their journey.