Sharlisa Byrd, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sharlisa!

I love working with clients who have experienced trauma. Through my own lived experiences, I understand trauma and attachment issues. Most people experience trauma at some point, so we need qualified therapists who understand this healing process. I believe our minds and bodies deserve healing, safety, and regulation.

My focus

I work with clients who are ready to assist in their healing process. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it's OK if you sometimes need someone else to hold the lamp. I wanted to be that person.

My approach

I provide nurturing, tailored therapeutic services that integrate into your daily life. I view myself as a manufacturer of hope and healing, offering holistic and wellness-focused services that promote transformative change through a client-centered approach. I assist with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, personal recovery, and life transitions.

My communication style

I offer a culturally and socially appropriate therapeutic approach tailored to your experiences to help attain the life balance you're striving for. I provide a nurturing space that is safe, confidential, and professional, utilizing open communication and increased awareness.

My journey to mental healthcare

I learned at a young age that I had a talent for connecting with people. During my adolescence and young adulthood, I found myself fighting my own battles. I became a therapist because I remember those feelings of sadness and isolation. I knew that our trauma could one day become our gifts.

My goals for you

My focus is helping you achieve transformative healing through early intervention, open communication, and increased awareness. Together, we work toward the life balance you're striving for, integrating therapeutic tools into your daily life.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll create a safe space to explore what brought you to therapy. We'll discuss your goals and begin building a therapeutic relationship. You can expect a warm, confidential environment where your experiences are honored and your healing journey begins.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

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Treatment approaches

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Focus populations

BIPOC

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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 Arts (MA) in Arts Degree in Counseling, with Emphasis on Marriage, Family, & Child from Palo Alto University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sharlisa Byrd