I appreciate discussing the importance of relationships in our lives. Relationships with others, ourselves, and even the relationship between therapists and clients. Exploring how we got here gives us insight on how we can move forward.
I appreciate discussing the importance of relationships in our lives. Relationships with others, ourselves, and even the relationship between therapists and clients. Exploring how we got here gives us insight on how we can move forward.
I typically integrate aspects from various treatment types to make the experience unique to you.
Together, we will delve into self-reflection, gain insight from the past and family dynamics, embrace empowerment, and learn to sit with emotions rather than fix them. These are just a few themes we will explore on our journey together.
Together, we will delve into self-reflection, gain insight from the past and family dynamics, embrace empowerment, and learn to sit with emotions rather than fix them. These are just a few themes we will explore on our journey together.
In therapy, I guide clients to explore emotions, understand mind-body connections, and unravel past influences on the present. Through empowerment, ego analysis, and parts work, clients learn self-compassion and become agents of their own change.
Explore current challenges in your life, including difficult thoughts and feelings that show up often, and figure out new ways to manage them using proven skills and tools. We will also explore your values- what is important to you?
Explore current challenges in your life, including difficult thoughts and feelings that show up often, and figure out new ways to manage them using proven skills and tools. We will also explore your values- what is important to you?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is my jam. It's an evidence-based approach that has been shown to be effective for a multitude of struggles, including anxiety, depression, and life adjustments.
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
During our first session, I want to understand why you're seeking therapy and learn about your current stressors and background. I'll also ask about your expectations for treatment. In future sessions, we'll collaborate to set goals and work towards them. Your involvement in goal setting and tracking progress is important to me.
During our first session, I want to understand why you're seeking therapy and learn about your current stressors and background. I'll also ask about your expectations for treatment. In future sessions, we'll collaborate to set goals and work towards them. Your involvement in goal setting and tracking progress is important to me.
I combine CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution focused interventions to help individuals with depression, anxiety, substance use, and other mental health issues. I focus on developing personalized coping strategies to improve their well-being.