Siobhán Sheil

My approach is integrative and relational, grounded in evidence-based practice and shaped by genuine connection. I draw from behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed models, adapting the work to meet your individual needs and pace. I also work with an understanding of how stress, trauma, and neurodivergence affect the nervous system over time. Many people come to therapy with insight but still feel stuck in the same emotional or behavioral loops. Together, we look at what keeps those patterns in place and work in a structured, supportive way to create movement. That can mean building regulation skills, strengthening attention and motivation, or gently processing experiences that continue to impact the present. Sessions combine reflection with actionable tools. We might explore how anxiety or distraction show up in your body, reframe self-criticism, or practice small shifts in habits and boundaries. My style is collaborative, curious, and grounded, focusing on helping you build awareness, balance, and confidence in daily life. ✨

Clinical Social Worker & Counsellor — Solutions Therapy & Wellness (U.S. / Portugal) Private Practice Psychotherapist (2019–present) Provide talk therapy, EMDR and somatic tools to children, adults and young professionals navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and life transitions. Work with international clients online and in-person in Lisbon. School-Based Clinical Social Worker — Oakland Unified School District (California, 2020–2025) Delivered trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and family support within diverse school communities. Developed programs addressing emotional regulation, motivation, and behavioural resilience. Educator & Clinical Supervisor — Licensed in Illinois & California Provide supervision and professional development for graduate-level social work and psychology trainees.

Master of Arts in General Psychology — Union College (2025) Focus on developmental psychology, psychopathology, and cognitive neuroscience. Thesis research on emotional regulation and behavioural change. Master of Social Work — University of Illinois at Chicago (2020) CSWE-accredited clinical training with specialization in mental health, learning disabilities, neurodivergence and school-based practice. Certified ADHD-Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Advanced certification in assessment and intervention for ADHD, executive function, and motivation challenges in adults and young people. EMDR Basic Training, EMDRIA-Approved (Ongoing Certification) Comprehensive training in EMDR therapy, incorporating trauma-focused assessment, bilateral stimulation protocols, cognitive restructuring, and somatic integration under EMDRIA-consultant supervision. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) Advanced training in complex trauma and somatic-based approaches to trauma treatment.