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Sheela Mandava, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Sheela Mandava

Individual therapy

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LCSW
6+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Sheela Mandava, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Sheela has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Warm
Supportive

Hi there, I'm Sheela!

Finding a therapist you can talk to isn’t always easy—especially if you’ve spent years feeling defined by a diagnosis, misunderstood, or worried that what you’re experiencing might be “too much.” My practice is culturally responsive, gender- and sex positive. I approach our conversations with openness and a desire to understand what matters to you.

My focus

Living with mental health concerns can affect nearly every part of your life. You may be navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar / personality disorder, schizophrenia, or recovering from a period of crisis. Or maybe things are relatively stable right now, and you want support keeping them that way while building a life that feels meaningful to you.

My approach

My approach is warm, practical, and centered on your needs. Since no two people are alike, I adapt our work using therapeutic tools that feel most helpful for you. We can begin to recognize patterns and early warning signs, develop strategies for difficult moments, navigate crises, strengthen relationships, and find ways to create more stability.

Expertise

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Single Mother
BIPOC
Sex-Positive/Kink
+ 5 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo (Cigna)
  • Centivo

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

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