Shantala offers several different treatment approaches fitted to address the rising trend in depression and anxiety, behavioral concerns, parenting, relational issues, grief and loss, social and financial strain, and adjustment disorders. These treat
Shantala offers several different treatment approaches fitted to address the rising trend in depression and anxiety, behavioral concerns, parenting, relational issues, grief and loss, social and financial strain, and adjustment disorders. These treat
Shantala has over 20 years experience working with individuals, families and children, and has worked as a guidance counselor and mental health counselor for Orange County Public Schools for 14 years. As she expanded her experience with children and
Explore patterns, uncover trauma, discuss annoying family members, talk about attachment, wonder why dating is so aggravating, complain about things, and find coping skills to help you deal with all the difficult people and situations in your life.
Explore patterns, uncover trauma, discuss annoying family members, talk about attachment, wonder why dating is so aggravating, complain about things, and find coping skills to help you deal with all the difficult people and situations in your life.
I typically cater my approach on a case-by-case basis because I like to meet my clients where they're at and decide collaboratively where to go. So, whether we are unpacking trauma through memes or sitting in silence, we go at your pace!
Together, we identify the barriers that are getting in the way and learn effective coping skills to help foster a meaningful life. I help guide individuals in identifying their own strengths to create realistic steps in order to reach their goals.
Together, we identify the barriers that are getting in the way and learn effective coping skills to help foster a meaningful life. I help guide individuals in identifying their own strengths to create realistic steps in order to reach their goals.
I recognize that starting therapy can feel intimidating and vulnerable. I emphasize the importance of creating a secure and trusting rapport, in order for my clients to feel accepted, comfortable, and a place to be your authentic self.
Together, we will develop and strengthen new, healthier ways to respond (not react) to the external (and your internal) expectations, pressures, and criticisms so that you can more easily (and more often) enjoy life, relationships, and success.
Together, we will develop and strengthen new, healthier ways to respond (not react) to the external (and your internal) expectations, pressures, and criticisms so that you can more easily (and more often) enjoy life, relationships, and success.
I am trained in several approaches that create new insights, understandings and responses for our thoughts, body, emotions, and relational styles. I will tailor our times to give appropriate attention and care to those parts of us and relationships.
Identify goals for your future and create a plan to see change. We will understand past patterns, practice new strategies of responding to stress and overwhelm, and empower you to see your own capacity and ability to create the changes you want.
Identify goals for your future and create a plan to see change. We will understand past patterns, practice new strategies of responding to stress and overwhelm, and empower you to see your own capacity and ability to create the changes you want.
I integrate multiple therapy approaches to customize treatment for you, both for where you are now and where you want to be in the future. I collaborate with you, using empathy, humor, and gentle challenging as ways to help make change in your life.