Shelia Holmes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She is originally from Huntsville, Alabama an earned a B.A. in Psychology and a M.ED in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University. She has worked in the mental health field as a case manager for the adult population with intellectual disabilities prior to her career as a therapist. Shelia has experience providing therapy in diverse settings. During her internship, Shelia had the opportunity to work at the inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient program at Crossbridge Behavioral Health. She has provided individual and group therapy to consumers who attended Adult Day Service programs at East Alabama Mental Health Center. Shelia had the opportunity to work with inmates residing in the residential treatment unit of Bullock Correctional Facility who experienced severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. As a therapist at Auburn University at Montgomery, she provided therapy and outreach to undergrad and grad students dealing with the combined stressors of academics, mood instability, and financial concerns. Shelia’s focus is to help all in need of mental wellness. Her favorite quote, “I’m not going to tell you to get over it, I’m going to help you get through it” exemplifies her desire to help clients persevere through difficult times.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
AL LPC 4020
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Really great listener and very considerate/understanding person. I definitely would recommend her as a counselor.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Shelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shelia has been great. She really has made me put somethings into prospective and I’m starting to open up more. I think these counseling sessions will help in the long run.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Shelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching