Sheila Read
(Please ask me my pronouns)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Accepting clients
Updated 5 days ago
15 years in practice
I have a holistic approach to counseling to help you work through issues and learn skills for mental, physical and emotional health. EMDR available.
I'm glad you found me. I'm an experienced therapist who particularly enjoys working with young adults. I help you learn how to be better at managing emotions, have healthier relationships, and heal from past experience. I welcome and affirm people from the LGBTQ+ community.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EST)
Sun
closed
Mon
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Eclectic Approaches
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$75 — $150per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
NCSWCLB
C004914, North Carolina
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2002
I studied the causes of depression in women. I did specialized training in psychotherapy at the American University counseling center.