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***** If you have Blue Shield of California or Magellan, please let me know. I can see you directly. Grow Therapy has phased out accepting Blue Shield of California and Magellan ****** Hi, I'm Shala, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to helping adolescents, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My approach is holistic, integrating psychotherapy, medication management, and neurofeedback. Neurofeedback helps regulate brain activity, optimizing the benefits of therapy. As a member of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC), I am particularly experienced in supporting individuals with medication tapering. My method combines gentle, evidence-based tapering of benzodiazepines and other psychotropics, informed by resources like the Ashton Manual and Dr. Horowitz's guidelines, with comprehensive support in psychotherapy, nutrition, and sleep hygiene.
Your first appointment will typically involve a conversation with your practitioner about your current concerns, medical history, and family background. There is no pressure to share anything you're not comfortable with, and the goal is to understand your needs and recommend the best course of action and treatment.
I have spent 4 years studying and practicing holistic health, connecting mind and body into a strong unit to face life's random challenges. I specialize in LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System), which is known to help brain injuries and anxiety.
I specialize in treating benzodiazepine and psychotropic medication-induced injuries, PTSD, complex trauma, and attachment issues. I have extensive experience managing protracted and acute withdrawal symptoms, often in patients who have not found relief through traditional detox methods. My practice also includes metabolic psychiatry, using interventions like ketosis to support brain health and mental well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use many others, but there were no options for them; I use holistic, which includes many pillars of wellness.
Biofeedback
The neurofeedback I use is called LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) by Len Ochs Labs
Grief Therapy
Life can be unpredictable, so we need to process adversity and loss.
14 ratings with written reviews
December 8, 2025
I approached the appointment with trepidation and she made me relax and feel hopeful
November 13, 2025
She is very attentive and compassionate. Shala is very knowledgeable, and I look forward to working with her.
October 12, 2025
I love her she’s so sweet and always makes me feel welcome on my journey that once felt impossible to start.