Shala Shardil
Shala Shardil
(she/her)
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.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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.
About Shala Shardil
Shala Shardil offers therapy covered by Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
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VirtualMy treatment methods
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.