Therapist profile
Sheila Funk-Jansen, LCSW, LISW
Iowa
LCSW and LISW - anger and life stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, LISW
- LicenseLISW, Iowa / 007836; LCSW, Illinois / 149014820; LCSW, Missouri / 2021025595
- NPI1609911882
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Sheila
Sheila Funk-Jansen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of practice in Iowa and Illinois. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family conflict, anger, and other life stresses. Sheila explains things plainly and focuses on practical next steps rather than jargon.
Sheila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing among other approaches. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns and test small changes. That can mean trying new ways to speak up, setting limits, or changing a routine that keeps stress high.
Sheila talks about resilience as a working skill. She helps people learn what gets in the way of change and how to practice different reactions. That may include role-playing difficult conversations or breaking down big problems into small, doable steps.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She pays attention to the relationship in the room and uses it to try things that actually fit the client’s life. People who come for help with anger often leave with clearer strategies for responding rather than reacting.
Sheila sees clients during the week and some weekends and works with schedules to help people start sooner when possible. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to find the best next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Sheila often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger cycling and then try different responses. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to practical steps and small goals that can change daily routines and interactions.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as work proceeds so it makes sense for the person’s life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove travel time. Many people find that using structured CBT tools or brief solution-focused check-ins works well over distance, and the therapist and client can agree together how to use those tools in regular sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with anger at work?
Yes. Sheila lists anger and related stress among her focus areas and can help people develop strategies for responding differently in work settings.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, straightforward guidance and focuses on small, testable changes. The relationship with the therapist is used to try new ways of interacting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family conflict, anger, and other concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and works in Iowa. Her credentials are IL LCSW and IA LISW as provided.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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