Sheila Ewell, LMHC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Sheila!

I am a Counselor licensed in Washington State, with over 14 years of experience. I see my clients as individuals deserving respect, compassion, and gentle help in discovering their best selves and their best lives.

My focus

I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, poor self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. I am also experienced with Neurodivergent clients and those questioning their identity and purpose.

My approach

I use primarily cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), play therapy, and art therapy interventions, but I am also certified in Trauma-Focused CBT and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). However, I have many resources to tailor therapy to individual client needs.

My communication style

I am young at heart and try to find the positive and humor in this complex life. I have a calm demeanor, and I am open to feedback that strengthens our therapeutic relationship. I highly value honesty in my personal and professional life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist later in life. My parents were a big influence in my desire to help people, and I learned from them to lend a hand or an ear. In addition, having experienced a lot in my 50+ years, I believe that I bring a unique, well-rounded, non-judgmental perspective to my counseling style.

My goals for you

I work with clients to formulate therapeutic interventions and goals based on individualized needs. Therapy is not "cookie-cutter."

Our first session

I approach initial sessions with curiosity, openness, and non-judgment in an effort to really understand my clients and their struggles. I strive to be a teammate and "cheerleader" in your journey.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Gottman Method

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and a Masters of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sheila Ewell