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.
identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems
identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems
authentic, no-nonsense, and straightforward, with equal measures of compassion and humor, to focus on your presenting concerns. We'll highlight your current assets and strengths, while building new skills, tools, and resources to tackle any situation
themes of identity, cultural challenges, reproductive health, fertility, loss, health anxiety, work-life balance, trauma, relationship dynamics, divorce, co-parenting, and personal growth, in a safe, understanding, and empowering environment
themes of identity, cultural challenges, reproductive health, fertility, loss, health anxiety, work-life balance, trauma, relationship dynamics, divorce, co-parenting, and personal growth, in a safe, understanding, and empowering environment
culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and holistic, I provide a supportive, empowering space to help women navigate the complex emotional landscapes of reproductive health including fertility challenges, parenting miscarriage & menopause.
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
Together, we will explore what is causing the symptoms versus treating the symptoms. It will be important to explore all aspects of life, and will notice how it's all interconnected somehow. This is done with compassion and patience.
Together, we will explore what is causing the symptoms versus treating the symptoms. It will be important to explore all aspects of life, and will notice how it's all interconnected somehow. This is done with compassion and patience.
I assist clients toward becoming empowered by their self-worth, and work collaboratively to reach their ideal goal of success and progress. I provide a supportive, humorous, and safe environment where I make it possible to connect.