Shawna Chandler is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and doable. Her style is supportive and focused on practical steps toward feeling more confident and balanced.
Shawna builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they are thinking and feeling. She encourages small, real changes that add up over time. Sessions often focus on coping skills, clearer communication, and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns.
With two decades of experience in California, Shawna has worked with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues. She draws from several well-known therapeutic approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs. This includes methods that help with emotional regulation, exposure to difficult memories, and changing behaviors that get in the way of goals.
Shawna supports people who want to become more resilient and self-assured. She helps clients identify values, set workable goals, and practice new habits between sessions. Progress is usually steady when clients take things step by step.
Beginning therapy with Shawna starts with a brief matching process and scheduling. Sessions are provided under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and the exact session formats should be confirmed before booking.
How chosen approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking actions that match those values. It helps when low self-esteem or anxiety get in the way of doing the things someone cares about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and aims to shift them through practice and real-life experiments. This is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and depressive thinking. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, works with difficult memories by combining focused attention with guided processing; it can reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals and try methods that fit the person’s situation and preferences. Shawna adjusts techniques over time, so the plan changes if something isn’t helping.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm the available options before booking. The focus remains on practical skills, emotional processing, and clearer communication so therapy can be incorporated into everyday routines.
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawna commonly help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is supportive and down-to-earth, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk and focus on practical steps and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shawna brings 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.