- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- CBT and ACT methods
About Shawna
Shawna Chandler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of experience. She helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works on issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and separation and divorce.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills people can use between meetings. Shawna listens to what a client wants to change and then maps a path forward together.
Her approach combines several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed actions that reflect those values. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her work with trauma when clients choose that route.
Shawna aims to make the process understandable and concrete. She talks through options and practices new ways of responding in session. Progress is tracked with small, measurable steps so clients can see what changes and what still needs work.
People who come because a life change left them unsure what’s next often find a practical way forward. Shawna helps with the next steps after job shifts, relationship endings, health changes, or growing responsibilities. The focus is on clear thinking, steady action, and regaining a sense of direction.
How Shawna brings ACT, CBT and EMDR online
Shawna works with several practical approaches that translate to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by creating short experiments and homework to practice between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that reflect those values. It uses mindfulness and value-driven goals to guide decisions when someone feels directionless after a life change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered as a trauma-focused option when appropriate, using structured sets of processing to reduce the emotional intensity of past events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to prioritize and adjust them as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Before booking, confirm the exact session formats available for scheduling and any subscription details. Online meetings can allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and consistent weekly sessions that slot into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and domestic violence.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses clear conversation and practical exercises to identify values and next steps. Sessions emphasize skills to try between meetings and measurable small goals.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people with mood, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Contact the platform or practice for exact pricing details.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session. That will start the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.