- 22 years experience
- Nevada LCSW
- Codependency focus
About Sheldon
Sheldon Chase is a Nevada-based licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and struggles with intimacy and relationships. He focuses on clear, practical support so people can manage day-to-day pressures and start feeling more steady. Sheldon aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what gets in the way of feeling better. Sessions often include learning simple skills for coping, practicing different ways of responding to stress, and looking at patterns that affect relationships. The work is collaborative - the person sets goals and Sheldon helps shape a plan to reach them.
Over two decades in practice have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. He has worked with people dealing with substance use, chronic pain and health issues, immigration-related stress, and problems tied to shame, guilt, or difficult family dynamics. Codependency and communication problems are among the issues he addresses in sessions.
Sheldon also supports people managing personality-related challenges such as avoidant and antisocial patterns, and he offers help around end-of-life and hospice concerns. He brings calm, direct guidance when life changes or crises make it hard to think clearly.
People who want to begin can expect brief, goal-focused conversations at first. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into everyday life and on building resilience over time.
Approaches you might use together and online care
Sheldon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn coping skills and emotion regulation strategies so they can manage anxiety, stress, and strong reactions in everyday life. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication habits to reduce conflict and build more satisfying connections; this work often involves identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing different responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sheldon treats therapy as a team effort and will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and which techniques make the most sense. Together they adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, remove travel time, or allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It also lets people continue care across regions when that is helpful. A therapist will discuss what will work best for scheduling and day-to-day practicalities during the first steps.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheldon address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, intimacy and relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, chronic illness, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and collaborative with clear steps people can try between sessions. He uses direct conversation to identify patterns and develop coping skills tailored to each person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns, including mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and complex relational dynamics.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
Sheldon holds the LCSW credential and practices in Nevada with licensure listed as CA LCSW and NV LCSW. He works from the Nevada region noted in his profile.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.