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
work to meet you where you are to promote a greater sense of wellness. We will work together to help you become your best self, work through challenging experiences or letting go of past hurt that impacts your functioning today.
work to meet you where you are to promote a greater sense of wellness. We will work together to help you become your best self, work through challenging experiences or letting go of past hurt that impacts your functioning today.
The techniques that I utilize in therapy are EMDR, Trauma-Focused, CBT, Person-Centered, and Mindfulness.
I provide a safe and accepting space for clients to share their issues. With my assessment skills, I can uncover the root of the problem and help resolve it for good. I take an active approach, asking questions and offering insights to deepen your thinking. I'll also assign activities and homework for better results. You'll always feel understood and supported with me.
I provide a safe and accepting space for clients to share their issues. With my assessment skills, I can uncover the root of the problem and help resolve it for good. I take an active approach, asking questions and offering insights to deepen your thinking. I'll also assign activities and homework for better results. You'll always feel understood and supported with me.
As someone who has personally experienced mental health struggles, I understand the desire to avoid pharmaceutical medications. I offer a holistic approach, combining medication and natural treatments like meditation, CBT, and breathwork. I also use deep techniques like hypnosis and EMDR for rapid results. Through in-depth assessment, I address the root of the problem rather than just surface-level symptoms. I know firsthand that there is hope and healing, and I'm here to support you on your journey. Take the courageous step and call today.
We will thoroughly examine your unique strengths while evaluating limitations to determine practical approaches to resolutions. I teach you how to think in order to always feel empowered to independently address issues with confidence and clarity.
We will thoroughly examine your unique strengths while evaluating limitations to determine practical approaches to resolutions. I teach you how to think in order to always feel empowered to independently address issues with confidence and clarity.
My approach is very fluid and practical. I help you feel comfortable to delve into a problem to examine areas of improvement and will guide you through each step so that you can familiarize yourself with navigating your own thoughts and behaviors .
We will explore the functions of beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you. We will release trauma, anxiety and feelings stored in your body so that you can have a fulfilling life.
We will explore the functions of beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you. We will release trauma, anxiety and feelings stored in your body so that you can have a fulfilling life.
I have spent the past 15 years working in intensive treatment settings (eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and related-disorders). I incorporate DBT, IFS-informed, polyvagal theory and psychodynamic approaches.