Shiela Kough, MSW, MI | Psychotherapist

About Shiela Kough

Focus areas

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Codependency

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Culturally Sensitive

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shiela Kough

Hi there, I'm Shiela! I focus on supporting people who have chronic mental health and/or physical health challenges, as well as those in the LGBTQ+ community, grief and loss (including pet loss), depression and anxiety, developing healthy relationship skills, assertiveness skills training, and addressing fundamentalist religious abuse. My approach is relatable, non-judgmental, and casual yet professional. I have lived experience in many of the issues that I help others cope with and manage through my practice. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kansas, which has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to provide effective, compassionate care. My approach I use client-centered, supportive, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing techniques most often. Every intervention is tailored specifically to the client. My focus I am most comfortable treating depression, anxiety, grief and loss (including pet loss), improving communication and assertiveness skills, managing chronic illness/disability and/or chronic mental health challenges, fundamentalist religious abuse, and I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. My communication style My communication style is warm, friendly, casual, and relatable. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapist began over 30 years ago when my brother-in-law died by suicide at age 20. We were the same age, in the same class in school. I continue to do this work because the world needs a lot more compassion and empathy and a lot less judgment and old societal "norms" that keep people from seeking help when they need it. My goals for you The client’s goals are most important; I am a guide to help them achieve those goals. My first session with you We will be getting to know each other through asking pertinent questions and information-gathering.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

University of Kansas, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1225030703

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What practice does Shiela Kough work with?

Shiela Kough works with Rula Health - Michigan.

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