Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Shawna Chandler, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 118012
- NPI
- 1689823296
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Shawna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT DBT EMDR
About Shawna
Shawna Chandler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with about 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression. Shawna also works with issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and difficulties tied to divorce and domestic violence.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels most urgent. Sessions emphasize listening, practical strategies, and building small skills that can be used between meetings. Shawna leans on person-centered methods to understand each person’s situation and goals.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot the thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools for emotion regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and take manageable action. EMDR is included among her approaches for addressing traumatic memories when appropriate.
Shawna aims to work collaboratively so people feel involved in choosing what to try next. She talks through concrete steps, practice tasks, and how to measure progress over time. The focus is on everyday functioning - work, relationships, caregiving, and daily stressors.
Sessions are conducted in English. Shawna’s background includes many years of direct practice in California settings, bringing practical experience with common and complex life problems. To begin, people are encouraged to follow the site’s process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters most. Online ACT sessions often focus on clarifying values and practicing small steps toward them, which can help with anxiety, low motivation, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT can include tracking patterns, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new behaviors between meetings to reduce stress and depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Online DBT-style work typically teaches breathing and grounding exercises, emotion regulation tools, and problem-solving strategies useful for relationship and stress issues.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and daily life. That includes checking whether a technique is practical to use between sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. Discussing preferences about camera use, timing, and session length helps match therapy to everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shawna focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce, and domestic violence.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that emphasizes listening and skill-building. Techniques include client-centered work alongside CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR where appropriate.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings about 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices with that credential.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the site during sign-up.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the site’s See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers