Sheila Vaz, LPC

Sheila Vaz is licensed in Texas as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, as well as challenges related to motivation, self esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that many inner strengths already exist to help navigate life’s difficulties. Sheila acknowledges the courage required to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and focuses on offering support and empowerment as clients take the first steps toward change. Her work centers on helping clients identify and draw on their strengths to overcome the obstacles that challenge them, and she partners with clients through the process of change in a collaborative, respectful way.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Support

Sheila uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space in which the client’s perspective, values, and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s expertise about their own life, and it can be especially useful for building self esteem, motivation, and confidence.

Sheila also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical strategies for addressing anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with coping, and it supports measurable steps toward change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheila collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work over time to reflect what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Sheila is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different locations.