- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- EMDR for trauma
About Shawna
Shawna Chandler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses blended family issues and related challenges such as communication problems and separation.
Shawna focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. She listens, helps people name their difficulties, and supports them in choosing steps that feel manageable. Sessions address day-to-day problems like feeling overwhelmed, repeating relationship patterns, or navigating role changes in a blended household.
Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build coping skills. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to manage anxiety and mood problems. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related work.
Shawna aims to help clients increase emotional awareness and improve communication. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, setting boundaries with an ex-partner, or managing loyalty conflicts with stepchildren. She keeps interventions clear and focused on what people can try between sessions.
Work with her includes setting goals, tracking small changes, and adjusting the plan as needed. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the stated steps to start the matching process.
Therapeutic approaches and online delivery
Shawna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and emotions and choose actions that fit their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and making clearer choices when family roles change.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes. CBT works well for stress, depression, and relationship-related thinking that keeps problems repeating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shawna will discuss what methods fit a person’s situation and goals, and she adjusts plans based on feedback. Clients decide which strategies feel most useful as sessions progress.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Ask about the specific online options available and how they fit daily life. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can be scheduled around parenting or work commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with stress, relationship conflict, blended family issues, communication problems, and loyalty conflicts that can arise when households merge.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered conversations alongside CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and EMDR techniques depending on the issue and what the client prefers.
How much practical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.