About
Hi there, I’m Shanda. Does your child have a lot of “big feelings” leading to behaviors that are becoming difficult to understand or manage as a parent? Are you an adoptive or foster parent having trouble connecting with your child or teen? This can be a confusing and challenging role to fulfill. The same parenting rules do not apply to a "non-traditional" family system. If your biological, adopted, or foster child or teen is struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or ADHD, or has experienced a stressful life event such as divorce, bullying, relocation, grief/loss, or trauma and you’re not sure how to help as a parent, I am here to listen to your family’s needs and guide you toward hope, healing, and positive change. I empower parents and caregivers to support their children and families to overcome life’s challenges that can result in those pesky “big feelings”. As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist, I love blending play and art therapy, mindfulness, and conversation to get to the root of your and/or your child’s struggles. In our sessions together, I'll provide a safe, non-judgmental space and utilize evidence-based techniques so you and your family can overcome life’s challenges and connect on a deeper level. I’d love to meet you and work together!
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Santa Barbara County Department Of Behavioral Wellness
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Children (6 To 10)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Treatment Orientation
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Systems
- Intervention
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
Modality
- Family
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 106H00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LMFT | 96661 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
4263 California Blvd
Santa Maria, CA 93455-3503
Phone Number: (805) 722-5524