Sheila  Lebrato

Sheila Lebrato

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Michigan Accepting Online
Updated February 22, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Codependency
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Sheila Lebrato is licensed in the state of Michigan but also works with adult clients worldwide, particularly the Gulf region. Many of her clients have reached out for support while in early recovery, to work through relationship issues, to deal with anger challenges, as well as issues of trauma. Her clients have also come to her for help dealing with anxiety, depression, and navigating life's obstacle course.

Because each and every client has a different history and different treatment goals, Sheila ensures that sessions are tailored to meet every client's unique needs. First and foremost, her approach is Person Centered which means the client is in control and the counselor facilitates without judgment and with compassion. All modalities are evidence-based and Solution-focused, drawing on the the client's personal strengths as resources to achieve goals. Sessions are collaborative as she works with clients to uncover and understand the root causes that have kept clients stuck in unhealthy and/or unproductive patterns.

As human beings, we all want to be heard, seen, and respected so Sheila is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment where all three of those basic human needs are met. As a trauma-informed therapist, she is especially sensitive to providing sessions that respect the client's history and experience.

Sheila believes that mental health care should be accessible and affordable which is why all sessions are online using a HIPAA-compliant platform and a flat fee is charged. To make things easy, clients can schedule, attend sessions, pay, and message Sheila all through the client portal. She does not accept insurance.


Message to clients

It's important to find the the right fit when it comes to choosing a therapist. But it can be overwhelming scrolling through photos and reading bios, not exactly sure what you're looking for but hoping you'll know it when you see it. And you might even feel like giving up. But don't. You're on the right path.

We usually only look for counseling when we've reached the end or our rope or we're in crisis or distress. Or we may know we need extra support but just don't know how to put it into words. I try to make the whole process as easy and as comfortable as possible. Life can be hard enough as it is so getting help shouldn't be.


Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Sheila Lebrato is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $45 (50min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Michigan)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9-6
  • Tue 9-5
  • Wed 9-6
  • Thu 9-5
  • Fri 9-6
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 2 years

Sheila Lebrato Counseling Services, Counselor, 2021 - Present
Meridian Health Services, Clinical Intern, 2020 - 2021

Lindsey Wilson College, M.Ed Counseling, 2021
State of Michigan, LLPC, 2021
National Board of Certified Counselors, NCC, 2021
Rocky Mountain BrainSpotting Institute, BrainSpotting Practitioner, 2021
PESI, Certified Telehealth Provider, 2021


Licensure

Michigan: 6451019739


Languages

English