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Sheldon Chase

Sheldon Chase, LCSW

Therapist · Nevada · 22+ years of experience

Midlife and life-change focused counselor

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma informed support
  • Addiction and recovery

About Sheldon

Sheldon Chase is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife changes. He supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Sheldon aims to create a calm, practical space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

He works in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building day-to-day coping skills. Sheldon helps people name difficult feelings, set realistic goals, and try new ways of responding to old problems.

His background includes long-term clinical work in Nevada across a wide range of concerns. That experience informs his work with people facing chronic illness, grief and end-of-life questions, immigration-related stress, and complicated family dynamics. He also addresses substance use, codependency, impulsivity, and personality-related challenges when they affect daily life.

Sheldon emphasizes practical strategies alongside careful listening. He supports people who want help with communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, or the emotional fallout from trauma and abuse. Sessions typically focus on what is useful right now and on building skills that last.

People who choose him can expect a respectful, down-to-earth approach. He works with each person to tailor goals and methods to their situation. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

California, Nevada

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Sheldon works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps people can use in daily life. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another focuses on building skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in relationships, which can help with intimacy and conflict issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheldon treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time based on how a person responds so treatment stays practical and relevant.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that meets a person's needs, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that fit around work or caregiving schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheldon commonly address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions. He also works with trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a collaborative, practical approach focused on short-term goals and real-life skills. Sessions emphasize understanding patterns, trying new responses, and building coping strategies.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 22 years of clinical experience working in Nevada with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That long experience informs how he addresses complex or overlapping issues.

Which credentials and location are listed?

He is an LCSW licensed in California and Nevada and practices out of Nevada.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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