Shellie Furuta, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Shellie!

I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges while creating a safe place for clients to manage their pain. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and I am there to guide, support, and facilitate resiliency.

My focus

I have assisted clients struggling with mental health symptoms, life stressors, substance use issues, and trauma.

My approach

I tailor interventions to individuals and circumstances. I aim to utilize a client-centered approach that is strength-based, trauma-focused, and draws from solution-focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

My communication style

Compassionate, transparent, direct, and warm approach.

My journey to mental healthcare

My clinical training has taken place in various settings, such as a psychiatric emergency response provider, private practice clinician working with emotionally disturbed children, providing family therapy, and facilitating trauma groups and individual trauma-focused therapy.

My goals for you

Goals will be developed collaboratively with the client and will be fluid throughout treatment as progress is made.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, the process, and explore current symptoms.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shellie Furuta