- Strengths-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Support for parents
About Swanzetta
Dr. Swanzetta Sheriff-Saunders is a California-licensed LPCC with 25 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, intimacy-related issues, depression, and major life changes. She keeps the focus on each person's strengths and supports practical steps forward. She emphasizes simple, steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Sheriff-Saunders works in a collaborative, person-centered way. She treats the client as the expert on their life and builds on what already helps. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying small changes, and practicing new ways of responding. Expect direct, clear conversation and action you can try between meetings.
Over 25 years she has worked with many adults facing transitions and loss. That history gives her perspective on common patterns that cause stress and low self-esteem. She draws on approaches that are evidence based to help people regain confidence and cope with hard emotions.
Her style is practical and respectful. She helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress together. She also supports parents who are struggling with the strain of parenting and balancing other life demands.
If you are ready to begin, she encourages taking one small step. The process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet. From there she will work with you to shape a plan that fits your life and goals.
Dr. Sheriff-Saunders works in a collaborative, person-centered way. She treats the client as the expert on their life and builds on what already helps. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying small changes, and practicing new ways of responding. Expect direct, clear conversation and action you can try between meetings.
Over 25 years she has worked with many adults facing transitions and loss. That history gives her perspective on common patterns that cause stress and low self-esteem. She draws on approaches that are evidence based to help people regain confidence and cope with hard emotions.
Her style is practical and respectful. She helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress together. She also supports parents who are struggling with the strain of parenting and balancing other life demands.
If you are ready to begin, she encourages taking one small step. The process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet. From there she will work with you to shape a plan that fits your life and goals.