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Dr. Shelia Lumar, LPC

Texas LPC guiding change with experience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and trauma
  • Depression and addiction

About Dr. Shelia Lumar

Dr. Shelia Lumar is a Texas-licensed counselor with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and has focused her practice on helping with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, and adjustment disorder.

She approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert on their own story and that they bring strengths that can be used to address whatever is causing difficulty. That perspective guides her collaborative work, combining practical strategies with attention to personal resilience and values.

Dr. Lumar recognizes that taking the first step toward greater well-being requires courage, and she offers steady support throughout the process of change. Her practice centers on helping individuals find clearer paths forward, restore balance, and build on the capabilities they already possess.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Shelia Lumar have?

Dr. Shelia Lumar has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Shelia Lumar a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which means Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 65876.

In which languages does Dr. Shelia Lumar provide therapy?

Dr. Shelia Lumar provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Shelia Lumar located?

Dr. Shelia Lumar is located in Texas.

How can I work with Dr. Shelia Lumar as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr. Shelia Lumar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Shelia Lumar work with international clients?

Dr. Shelia Lumar does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Shelia Lumar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy makes a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One clear advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for their routines and comfort level - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That adaptability helps therapy fit into busy schedules and varied life situations.

Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical and effective way to pursue growth, address difficult emotions, and work toward personal goals.

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