Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

12 Endorsed

1455 South 500 West, Suite C, Bountiful, UT 84010

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Are you needing healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions? Are traumatic events or hurtful memories keeping you stuck in the past? Do you feel like you are repeating the same behaviors that prevent you from living the life you want? Change is attainable and I'm here to support you. I am empathetic and understanding, while also practical in my approach to address issues effectively. Together we can come up with plans to directly face your concerns and meet your desired goals. I am passionate in guiding clients in learning new methods and coping skills to find relief and improve their quality of life.

I have 14 years of experience in the mental health field. My specialty involves working with people who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, autism, behavior problems, and parenting concerns. I am passionate in supporting kids, teens, and adults in using their strengths and values to meet their goals.

Seeking therapy can be difficult, but you don't have to do this alone. I'm ready to provide you a space to empower you to do this work in a comfortable office. Please call or text me at Gentle Guardians Counseling Center at 801-251-6102 to schedule an appointment to get started.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist now - (801) 658-9899

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gentle Guardians Counseling Center

1455 South 500 West

Suite C

Bountiful, UT 84010

(801) 658-9899

9075 South 1300 East

Suite 101

Sandy, UT 84094

I offer in-person sessions in my comfortable office or telehealth sessions if you prefer therapy from the comfort of your home.

I specialize in Child, Behavioral Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

You are considering therapy. I'm here to support you.

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gentle Guardians Counseling Center

1455 South 500 West

Suite C

Bountiful, UT 84010

(801) 658-9899

9075 South 1300 East

Suite 101

Sandy, UT 84094

I offer in-person sessions in my comfortable office or telehealth sessions if you prefer therapy from the comfort of your home.

I specialize in Child, Behavioral Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and families

You are considering therapy. I'm here to support you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $135
Couple Sessions $135
Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Ecclesiastical Pay (Bishop, Priest Pay)
EMI (pending)
Intermountain Healthcare EAP
Regence
SelectHealth
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
University of Utah Health Plans
Out of Network

I accept several insurances, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients for insurance reimbursement.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I accept several insurances, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients for insurance reimbursement.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 9816324-3501 Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

I have 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I have received formal training in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Play Therapy.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I have 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I have received formal training in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Play Therapy.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Behavioral Issues
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Attachment Disorder
Autism
Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders

I use evidence-based methods shown to support a reduction of problematic symptoms in depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I use evidence-based methods shown to support a reduction of problematic symptoms in depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

12 Endorsements

Jared D Froerer

Counselor, MEd, LMHC

Sheila is a fantastic therapist. She is well versed in many theoretical orientations. You will find that she provides the highest level of professional competency paired with genuine care and concern for those whom she treats!

Timothy Champlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I have known Sheila and have been a colleague of hers since 2015. Sheila works hard to be a compassionate, ethical, and supportive clinician who uses research-based interventions to treat her clients.

Joselyn Romero

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Sheila and I have been colleagues since 2020. Sheila is dedicated to providing quality services to her clients by keeping herself and her team up to date on the most current evidence based practices. Sheila is compassionate and supportive with her clients.

Clay Brimhall Psychotherapy, LLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW

I have personally referred close friends and family to work with Sheila! She is the type of therapist all of us wish to see when referred to a new provider. Sheila is incredibly smart, knowledgeable, and compassionate!

Dynamic Psychiatry

Psychiatrist, DO

I have found Sheila to be intelligent, insightful and talented. I would recommend her services to anyone who is interested in healing.

Meridian Counseling: Individual & Family Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Sheila stands out not only for her profound expertise in trauma therapy but also for her innate ability to connect with clients on a deeply empathetic level. Her dedication to fostering a supportive and healing environment is truly admirable.

Ashley Neve

Counselor, ACMHC

Sheila is a wonderful trauma therapist. She does great work with her clients and is a great child therapist.

Camile Nielson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW

Sheila offers skilled and compassionate mental health care for children and families. I refer clients to her often and hear glowing reports.

Aimee Mortensen

Counselor, CCMHC, CST, NCC, MA, MS

Finding a qualified therapist to work with children is challenging. I know Sheila professionally and she does great work!

Haylee Bladen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Sheila is a compassionate guide on your journey towards healing. Her expertise in various therapeutic modalities is tailored to meet each client's unique needs and challenges. As a fellow clinician and business owner I have been impressed with her work!

Ashley Burkett (Prescott)

Counselor, LCMHC

Green Willow Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CSW, MSW, MS

Sheila is so knowledgable, kind and compassionate. She constantly attends trainings to make sure she is as competent as possible. She also has a wonderful team of clinicians ready to see your child or help you navigate the difficulties of being a parents.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts
Family Systems
Feminist
Gestalt
Humanistic
Integrative
Interpersonal
Intervention
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Sandplay
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

I'm passionate in supporting people in addressing trauma and my preferred model of therapy is EMDR.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I'm passionate in supporting people in addressing trauma and my preferred model of therapy is EMDR.

Email me or call with questions - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Gentle Guardians Counseling Center

1455 South 500 West

Suite C

Bountiful, UT 84010

(801) 658-9899

Email me

My website

Additional Location

9075 South 1300 East

Suite 101

Sandy, UT 84094

(801) 658-9899

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

I offer in-person sessions in my comfortable office or telehealth sessions if you prefer therapy from the comfort of your home.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I offer in-person sessions in my comfortable office or telehealth sessions if you prefer therapy from the comfort of your home.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (801) 658-9899

Sheila Jacobson Long - Child And Trauma Therapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW