- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
About Shawna
Shawna Chandler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Shawna works with people who find everyday social situations difficult and need steady support while they build new skills.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help people notice what gets in the way of feeling connected. Sessions center on what a person wants to change and small steps to get there. Shawna draws on different methods to match a person’s needs rather than relying on a single technique.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across community and outpatient settings. That experience informs how she blends talking, behavioral experiments, and skills practice in regular sessions. People often leave sessions with clear things to try between meetings.
Shawna often uses approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building emotion regulation skills. She also incorporates mindfulness-based ideas and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate. The style is practical and focused on improving daily functioning.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Shawna works in English and is based in California. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety and difficulty engaging in social situations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral steps, which can lower anxiety around speaking or meeting new people. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and can reduce the intensity of trauma-linked reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person’s goals and comfort level. That collaborative process may include trying one approach for a few sessions and then adjusting based on progress and preference.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join without rearranging other commitments. Therapists generally aim to adapt exercises and skills practice so they work well across the session format you choose.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment and communication problems.
What approach does Shawna use in sessions?
She blends approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and EMDR depending on client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and outpatient care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.