I am Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, Washington, Nevada, and Massachusetts. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals and families with various needs in the field of education, health, and social services. For the last 5 years, I've worked with individuals and families across the life span as a Clinical Social Worker providing therapeutic case management, individual therapy, and family therapy. In my role as Clinical Social Worker, I have supported individuals with a wide range of issues such as: childhood abuse and trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, attachment issues, racism and discriminations, and workplace issues.
I hold a Master of Arts degree in the field of Social Welfare with an emphasis on mental health from the University of California Los Angeles. I also hold a Master of Arts & Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis on inequalities and diversities from California State University of Los Angeles. I have held numerous positions as an adjunct professor of sociology, senior research assistant, and as a Clinical Social worker.
I believe that your lived experiences as well as your environment has an impact on your well-being. My therapeutic approach explores and observes your environment and lived experience to better understand your strengths, needs, and hope for the future. I utilize the person-in-environment approach to better assist you in achieving your goals. I believe that you have the power to heal yourself. I view my role in this therapeutic relationship as a guide. I guide you into discovering and tapping into your own human potential. I believe that healing comes from within, and sometimes people must be reminded of their own strength and resilience. My approach is one that is direct, culturally relevant, sensitive, trauma informed, strength-based, individualized, and client-centered. I use an array of therapeutic modalities such as exposure relapse prevention therapies, behavioral activation therapy , mindfulness, motivational interviewing, attachment theory, psychodynamic, solution focused therapy, CBT, and DBT to awaken one’s healing power. On this platform I offer brief solution focused therapy.
Therapy can be hard and sometimes scary. I get it, I am here to support you on this journey. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to healing and self-discovery.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 109957
NV LCSW 10006-C
WA LICSW 61119779
MA LICSW 125098
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Shardae is very understanding and supportive and a delight to talk to!
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Shardae for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Shardae is lovely, and is a wonderful therapist. This is my first time doing therapy, and I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with her so far.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Shardae for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Smart, charming and helpful.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Shardae for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Sharedae is one of the most profession, intentional, and gentle-hearted people I have ever talked to. She understands conflict and trauma on levels where no one has ever connected with me. She is able to enable others to find the roots of their issues. She has helped me process so much of my own life and continues to challenge me to be the best version of myself. I would highly recommend Sharedae to anyone.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Shardae for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shardae has been a very helpful outlet for me to process my concerns
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Shardae for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve been astounded by the revelations in my talks with Shardae! Thank you so much BetterHelp for recommending her!!
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Shardae for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue