Sheila Funk-Jansen, LCSW, LISW

Sheila Funk-Jansen is a licensed social worker who uses practical, relationship-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She brings 25 years of experience and a straightforward approach that helps clients start where they are and move forward at a comfortable pace.

Sheila earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2003 and holds LCSW and LISW credentials. She has spent her career supporting people facing depression, addiction, family conflict, and other challenging life events. Her work also includes attention to aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress when those concerns are part of a person's story.

In sessions she combines client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That means she listens first, helps people set clear goals, and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on useful skills and small changes that fit into everyday life.

Sheila emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can be honest, try new behaviors, and build resilience. She works with schedules to make appointments possible, including some weekday and weekend times.

People who are feeling overwhelmed by relationships, caregiving, grief, or major life changes may find her approach direct and supportive. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to available times.

How Sheila’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can speak honestly about what matters to them. It helps when someone needs space to understand their feelings and set personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to shift thinking patterns and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs. The choice of techniques is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits a day. Ask about available formats and times when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick sessions that fit your routine.