- 20 years experience
- Strengths focused
- Works in Texas
About Shelia
Dr. Shelia Lumar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and big life adjustments. She approaches each person with respect for their story and strengths. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and she aims to offer steady support during that process.
Dr. Lumar listens first and tailors sessions to what each person needs most. She encourages clients to build on strengths they already have while learning practical ways to manage difficult feelings. Conversations are direct and grounded - the goal is clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
Her work includes support for relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. She also pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, body image, and blended family dynamics. These topics are discussed with the same practical focus as other concerns.
Dr. Lumar draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, strengthen important relationships, and tap into personal meaning and motivation. Her style is collaborative and respectful, aimed at helping people make steady, manageable changes.
People who choose Dr. Lumar can expect calm, straightforward guidance and a focus on what will help in daily life. She supports clients who want to move toward more satisfying and sustainable ways of coping.
How certain approaches work well online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people notice their own strengths and values. This approach can be useful for people coping with grief, relationship strain, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behavior. It focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical alternatives. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors where concrete skills can make a difference.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotional experience and how it shapes close relationships. It helps people name and shift painful emotional patterns and build stronger emotional connections, which can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Lumar will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That choice is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
If you prefer online therapy, confirm the session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into a busy day. They can also allow shorter check-ins or phone-based meetings when bandwidth or quieter surroundings are needed, depending on what the therapist offers.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship strain, grief, parenting and other life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, helping people build on strengths and learn practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.