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Sheila McCarthy-Loatman
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

My work is person-centered and collaborative. I focus on supporting individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship conflicts. I believe in our inner capacity to grow and heal, which guides my process. I draw from various therapeutic modalities and tailor my approach to each person, holding space for growth and discovery as we work together to uncover strengths and navigate life’s challenges.

About Sheila

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

UMR, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Oscar, Centivo, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use

Experienced with

BIPOC, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Parents, Students, Veterans

Years of Experience

13+
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I believe in our inner capacity to grow and heal, which guides my process.

License number

#96999

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, State University of New York

Interests

When I am not working, I can be found traveling, painting, hiking, and spending time with my loved ones.