Sheila Clifford, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sheila!

I am a strengths-based therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to assist in creating the best version of yourself. Life has endless joys as well as difficulties, and I am here to assist in processing loss, changes, and joys.

My focus

I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced loss, infertility, and changes in relationships. I have worked with both inpatients in the NICU and PICUs and outpatients in pediatric and adult hospice.

My approach

I am a strengths-based clinician who utilizes CBT, bereavement/grief therapy, and narrative therapy.

My communication style

My approach is to empower you and draw upon your strengths to assist in processing changes. I am gentle and also pull upon exercise, movement, and diet as ways to bring us to the best versions of ourselves.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always known that I wanted to help people. I have had a long career in different settings that have all led to my role as a therapist. I work with diverse populations and continue to work on my skills in ensuring that I am meeting my clients' needs.

My goals for you

I like to set reasonable, sustainable goals in my work with clients. We revisit these frequently in order to ensure that I am assisting in making some progress.

Our first session

I use our first session to get to know one another, and many times, clients have questions for me. I share some of my work background and life experience as a single mom to connect with my clients. I set expectations for therapy and ensure that we are a good fit from both perspectives.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial, Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian, Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Military/Veterans

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Racial Justice

Single Mother

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples 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 San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sheila Clifford