Licensed to practice in California and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 23 years of experience helping individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma treatment, with advanced training in working with survivors of sexual abuse, human sexuality concerns, LGBTQ+ individuals, and youth who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. I have extensive experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, including concerns related to identity development, coming out, family relationships, minority stress, and navigating affirming relationships. I also have significant experience supporting women through postpartum depression, perinatal mental health concerns, pregnancy loss, and other major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I draw from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming environment where clients can heal, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. I am certified in TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, and CANS, Play, and have additional training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based trauma treatment. Whether you’re working through trauma, navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, exploring identity concerns, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, I am committed to helping you feel supported, empowered, and capable of creating meaningful change. Services are available in both English and Spanish.
In our first session, we will complete the assessment, which consists of questions about areas of difficulty, symptom history, and symptom intensity. We start building rapport and see if we are a good match therapeutically, go over scheduling ongoing sessions, and determine treatment goals based on current symptoms and diagnosis.
I bring over 20 years of clinical experience, a trauma-informed perspective, and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to every session. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and safe to explore even the most difficult experiences. I balance empathy with honest feedback, helping clients gain insight while also developing practical skills they can use in everyday life. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I tailor treatment to each person's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches as well as creativity when it supports healing. Above all, I strive to help clients feel empowered, hopeful, and capable of creating meaningful change.
Children above the age of 5, adolescents, and adults, Sorry currently not taking Couples.
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Cash - $200 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Integrative
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma with a subspecialty in sexual abuse, working with victims and sexually abusive youth. I help people with issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual addictions, sexual dysfunctions, and ADHD. Additionally, I am well-versed in many women's issues, including postpartum depression, brief psychosis, and fetal demise. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art and Play therapy, among other techniques.
1 rating with written reviews
January 9, 2026
Being my first therapy session ever, Shasha made me feel comfortable right off the bat. Sasha created a safe, non-judgmental space for me to share what I wanted to share.