RRT
Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is an integrative and holistic approach designed to clear painful emotional responses, and is particularly effective in clearing anxiety and the negative effects of grief or past trauma. RRT is more effective than other approaches because it gently integrates the cognitive part of the mind with the emotional part in a way that calms the emotions, relaxes the body, and increases clear thoughts and actions.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EMDR uses bi-lateral stimulation to help the logical area of the brain to work with the emotional area of the brain where trauma is stored. This removes the emotion and its effects out of a memory. You will still remember what happened, but the memory will no longer be so painful…it will become ‘just’ a fact about your life.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy uses a natural state of relaxation to connect with your subconscious mind. This connection enables the changing of unwanted habits and behaviors. Also, during this relaxed state your mind is capable of heightened focus in order to tap into your full potential. This allows you to find solutions and gain useful insight.
Whole Brain Therapy
Whole brain therapy is a concept inspired by new information from neuroscience about the different functions of our cognitive brain (frontal cortex), and our emotional brain (limbic system). Our cognitive brain uses analysis, introspection, etc.; while our emotional brain uses fear, anger, etc. By utilizing techniques that work with the whole brain, we can create lasting change.
Benefits and How I Can Help

CLEAR YOUR MIND
AND CHANGE YOUR WORLD
By engaging the subconscious mind and eliminating the ongoing influence from troubling past events, blockages are released and healing takes place. Negative habits and painful emotions are replaced by positive actions and feelings of well being. Desired change is automatic and lasting.
Trauma
Trauma is usually the basis of most emotional or mental disturbances. Traumatic events have this in common: it happened unexpectedly, you were unprepared for it, and you felt powerless to prevent it. Trauma creates a confusion in our identity and our perception of safety in the world. I use EMDR, along with other specialties to resolve the effects of trauma. Read more about how I will help clear your trauma.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness about a situation that your mind sees as a perceived threat. It is often accompanied by physical sensations such as tightness in the chest, and/or throat, shortness of breath, racing thoughts, feelings of panic, and problems in concentration and sleeping. I use RRT to clear anxiety and panic attacks then we practice relaxation techniques. Read more about how I will help you find contentment, freedom and peace.
Grief/Loss
There are many forms of grief: death of a loved one, divorce, relationship breakup, loss of health, losing a job, etc. Grief can be all consuming and drain your energy, leaving you feeling stuck and unable to move forward with life. I use techniques that help you connect with your loved ones and positive resources available in your life. Read more about how I will support and guide you from grief to peace.
Heartbreak
Heartbreak can be so intense you feel it physically or it can be a mild dull ache that becomes obsessive in wanting things back the way they were or fixated in anger/rage at the cause of the heartbreak. Heartbreak can cause panic because you may feel alone and it is not the way you planned it. I use RRT and hypnotherapy to disconnect the seeking of what is no longer possible (the person/relationship) and turn it toward connections that are possible, beneficial and appealing. Read more about how I will clear heartbreak by adding connection and playfulness to your life.
About Sheila

Experience
I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have worked in; psychiatric facilities, in-home (home-based) therapy in 3 states, day treatment for children 2 states, substance abuse outpatient facility, outpatient mental health, and private practice in 3 states. I have worked with children, teenagers, couples, families, and adults. I have worked in Colorado, Kauai, Nevada, Tennessee, and North Carolina. I have worked with many, many, cultures and diverse populations in that I am able to adapt my approach and techniques to what will work for that particular person and their unique perspective.
Professionalism
Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina and Tennessee, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) level 1 and 2, Certified in Rapid Resolution therapy (RRT) Rapid Trauma Resolution (RTR) level 1, 2, and 3, In supervision for certification in Feeling State Addiction Protocol, In supervision for certification in Emotion Pain Interventionist, Master’s degree in Agency Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage Family and Child therapy, Bachelor’s degree in Biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine, Yearly trainings of 100-600 hours in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, RRT, and others related to whole brain therapy techniques.
Family and Interests
I am married with 3 sons, a daughter-in-law and two beautiful delightful granddaughters. I am an adventurer and love to travel and have fun outdoors; waterfalls, hiking, and beaches are my favorite. I enjoy reading, watching movies and spending time with my family. I feel grateful that I truly love what I do for a living. I have a passion for facilitating others in reaching their optimal potential for all things in their life especially love and happiness.
Focused and Modern
I attend hours of training every year to stay attuned to the latest trends in the field, learn new more effective techniques, neuroscience studies and research on how the brain functions, as well as enhancing my skills as a trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, and heartbreak specialist. I strive always to increase my effectiveness by continual study and practice.