Sheldon Chase, LCSW

Sheldon Chase is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He supports individuals facing trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and major life changes. Sheldon works to make hard problems feel more manageable through steady, practical work with each person.

He keeps sessions focused on real-world steps and clearer thinking. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful patterns, developing coping skills, and practicing communication techniques. Sheldon helps people build resilience and handle the everyday fallout from chronic pain, illness, or disability.

His background includes long experience with mood disorders, workplace stress, and complex relational dynamics. He also addresses issues such as codependency, substance use, domestic violence impacts, and grief tied to end-of-life care. Sheldon pays attention to how immigration, cultural background, and co-occurring difficulties shape a person’s experience.

Therapy with him is collaborative. He will listen, ask questions, and work with each person to set small, achievable goals. Sessions aim for practical change - clearer choices, better boundaries, and less reactive behavior.

People who choose Sheldon often want straightforward guidance and skills they can use between sessions. He can help those needing support with impulse control, communication problems, or feelings of guilt and shame. For anyone facing long-term medical issues, he offers support focused on coping and daily functioning.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Sheldon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach he emphasizes is structured skill-building to reduce anxiety and manage mood. That involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new responses to stressful situations, which can help with daily functioning and emotional regulation.

He also works with trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety and gradual processing. This means pacing conversations, grounding in the present, and building coping tools before tackling more painful material. These methods are often useful for people coping with past abuse, chronic pain, or ongoing medical concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your situation, goals, and preferences and suggest techniques that fit your needs. Together you can adjust methods over time if something isn’t working or if priorities change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer in-person sessions for different reasons, so check what is offered and choose the option that best matches your schedule and comfort.