Sheila Rae
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (202) 798-3911

I specialize in helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy wanting space to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel more grounded. My style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I use evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and coaching-informed strategies to help you strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and move forward with a greater sense of balance and direction.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship concerns, and life changes. I offer a supportive space to reflect, understand what’s getting in the way, and build tools that help you feel more steady and capable. Together, we’ll create meaningful, sustainable changes in your wellbeing.
Reaching out is a meaningful step toward feeling more supported and grounded. You deserve a space where you can speak openly and feel understood. Many clients come in hoping to ease stress or navigate uncertainty, and together we explore choices and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels right. When you're ready, I'm here.
Call or Email Sheila Rae Strain now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 798-3911
Let's Connect (202) 798-3911

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Apple Cash, Cash, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Quest Behavioral Health
Sheila Rae Strain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 798-3911
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC3000877 Sheila Rae Strain
- In Practice for 25 years
- Attended Howard School of Social Work, MSW
Education and Years In Practice
Sheila Rae Strain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (202) 798-3911
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Burnout
- Career Counseling
- Confidence Building
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Sheila Rae Strain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 798-3911
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Sheila Rae Strain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 798-3911
Location
Additional Location
Reston, VA 20191
(202) 798-3911Nearby Areas
Sheila Rae Strain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 798-3911