About

Hi, my name is Sheila Wallace, and my preferred name is Layla. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California; I have been licensed for 5 years but have worked in the Mental Health field supporting individuals from all backgrounds for 15 years. My approach Theoretically, I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. My goal in utilizing a variety of modalities of treatment is to identify a treatment approach that best fits each individual's needs. My focus Currently, I provide individual therapy to adults ages 18 and up. I have worked with all ages and backgrounds dealing with a variety of needs. More specifically, I have supported individuals struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, life transitions, and stressors, and Mood and Thought Disorders such as Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia. My communication style My hope is to create a welcoming and warm environment, that supports in making individuals feel welcomed and comfortable in being open, honest, and themselves. I work to ensure that each individual feels heard, this includes frequent check-ins to ensure that our time together meets your needs. I am open to feedback to ensure that our time together is beneficial and meets your needs. My journey to mental healthcare As an undecided major in college, I started working at a residential program for youth and with Easter Seals and Camp Ronald McDonald during the summer. It was in this work, that I realized my passion to work with and support others. Since that time, I have worked in a variety of settings such as residential programs for youth, community-based mental health services providing therapy and behavioral support to adolescents, transitional-age, and families, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. This experience has allowed me to work with individuals from all age groups, within a variety of settings, and with a wide spectrum of needs. I am a strong believer.