Shaleechia Sneed, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Shaleechia!

I work with children, adults, couples, and families across a range of life challenges. My experience spans schools, foster care, medical offices, and community agencies, giving me insight into diverse client needs and backgrounds.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

My approach

I use trauma-focused CBT, solution-focused therapy, and grief work within a holistic framework. Together we'll identify maladaptive coping patterns and distorted thinking, then build skills to improve daily functioning, reduce anxiety and depression, and strengthen relationships. I tailor each treatment plan to your specific needs.

My communication style

I'm compassionate, open-minded, and an active listener. I approach each client from a strength-based perspective, working to identify and enhance the strengths you already possess.

My journey to mental healthcare

My motivation stems from a desire to help people heal, grow, and find fulfillment. I'm driven by the power of connection and the ability to guide individuals through challenges, helping them uncover strengths, resilience, and self-acceptance.

My goals for you

I create collaborative, client-centered goals by exploring your motivation for seeking services. I listen to your story to understand your background, values, and current challenges, identifying what's most important to you. Building trust is essential for creating meaningful goals.

Our first session

The first session focuses on building our therapeutic relationship. I'll explore your current symptoms and what you hope to gain from treatment. Getting to know you, ensuring you feel heard, and collaborating on a plan you understand and agree with is my priority.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Racial Identity

Stress

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Experiential Therapy

Humanistic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Kentucky.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shaleechia Sneed