Shala Shardil
***** 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.
As a member of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC), I am particularly experienced in supporting individuals with medication tapering.
I don't treat ADHD or addiction disorder. 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.
First session
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.
Strengths
I have spent 5 years studying the Ashton Method for tapering off benzos 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 with brain injuries and anxiety.
Ideal clients
I treat people who wish to get tapered off benzos and other psych meds with a gentle and precise, step-by-step plan/chart and holistic lifestyle, if they are free of other substances in their systems. Sleep, nutrition, sunshine, community, movement, GI health, and other pillars of health matter greatly in the way I practice. I do not specialize in addiction medicine or ADHD disorders.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The primary focus of my practice is tapering off meds and life coaching. I do not offer treatment for ADHD and addiction disorders.
Strength-Based
I specialize in tapering patients off the benzos and other psych meds with a detailed tapering protocol augmented with nutrition and other lifestyle changes.
Grief Therapy
Life can be unpredictable, so we need to process adversity and loss.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 95016978