Licensed to practice in California and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Trauma and PTSD and 5 more.
My name is Dr. Sheilly Arora, and I have been a practicing psychologist for nearly 20 years. I genuinely love what I do and consider it a privilege to help people navigate life's challenges and improve their overall well-being. I specialize in several evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and PTSD. My primary clinical focus is **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)**, the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic sleep difficulties. It is incredibly rewarding to see how transformative this approach can be, and I look forward to helping you achieve more restful sleep and a better quality of life if insomnia has been affecting you. Originally from the East Coast, I completed both my internship and postdoctoral training in California and have proudly called it home ever since. I feel fortunate to live and work in a community where I can do meaningful work helping others every day. This version reads naturally for a professional website, highlights your expertise in CBT-I, and conveys warmth without sounding overly formal. If your audience is primarily veterans or patients in a medical setting, I can also make it feel a bit more approachable and relatable.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a collaborative plan. We'll discuss what brings you to treatment, review your history, and explore your current concerns, goals, and any questions you may have. If you're seeking treatment for insomnia, we'll spend time understanding your sleep patterns, routines, and the factors that may be contributing to your sleep difficulties. From there, we'll determine whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the right fit and discuss what treatment will look like moving forward. My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I strive to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported. Together, we'll develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.
I believe that effective therapy is built on a combination of genuine human connection and evidence-based care. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I take the time to understand each person's unique experiences and tailor treatment to their individual needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, I emphasize practical, research-supported strategies that clients can apply in their everyday lives. Whether we're addressing insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or PTSD, my goal is not only to help you feel better in the moment, but to equip you with lasting skills that promote resilience and long-term well-being. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.
I love working with people who are ready to make a change. I can help with depression, anxiety, pain, sleep and PTSD. If you're willing to do the work, I am here to guide you the best way I know.
Cash - $250 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
This is an Evidence Based Treatment used to help with insomnia, with an extremely high success rate. If the client is ready to do the work, to keep sleep diaries and work on their sleep hygiene, this is a wonderful, very short term treatment (only 4-6 weeks) to significantly improve one's struggles with insomnia.
I have worked with CBT with most of my career. It is an great treatment for so many reasons. It can help with anxiety, depression, pain, sleep and even anger. It's shown tremendous success when done correctly and has been around for decades.
This is an Evidence Based treatment for PTSD, usually done in 12 weeks. It's been used for several years now, with much success. It entails having to do worksheet and homework, much of which is geared towards challenging and evaluating our irrational thoughts and behaviors.
Also an Evidence Based therapy for PTSD, this treatment has a very high improvement rate. While a very emotionally challenging treatment, it yields amazing results. It involves approaching the trauma related memories and the feelings associated with it. In time, individuals learn that the trauma related memories alone can be tolerated, are not dangerous and do not need to be avoided.
Sometimes we just need a place and a person to talk to, with an objective eye. Sometimes we need comfort, guidance and someone to challenge us, while still being supportive.
5 ratings with written reviews
April 17, 2026
Appreciated directness and action plan for starting
July 4, 2025
Very knowledgeable. My initial hunch about her was correct. I need her expertise.
June 21, 2025
Sheilly was very validating and inquisitive with where I am fitting into my own life with all of my demands, I appreciated our first session.