Shawna Chandler, LCSW

California · 20 years in practice

Shawna Chandler is a California-licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 118012 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1689823296 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Shawna

Shawna Chandler is a California-licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Shawna aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk and feel heard.

She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.

Background and approach

That can include skills to manage overwhelming feelings, ways to shift unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness exercises, and trauma-focused methods such as EMDR. Shawna works at a steady pace and explains techniques in everyday language. In early conversations she listens closely to priorities and goals, then suggests short-term steps to reduce distress.

She helps people try tools between sessions and checks in about what is and isn’t working. Progress is measured by small, concrete changes like better sleep, fewer arguments, or less daily worry. Shawna also addresses related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, and challenges that come with divorce or blended family situations.

She tailors her approach when symptoms overlap or multiple concerns are present. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through remote formats. Shawna explains each option and helps people choose a way of meeting that fits their schedule and comfort level.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shawna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Shawna names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online care

Shawna uses several practical methods that work well in remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when worry or avoidance get in the way of everyday goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches specific skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice new ways of responding to stress and low mood.

She also uses EMDR for trauma-related memories, guiding people through structured processing techniques aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories. These methods are adapted so they can be used effectively in remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shawna listens to your goals and recommends options, then adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most. You and she decide together which tools to try and how fast to move.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use visual cues and real-time exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief support into a busy day or to follow up between sessions. These options help people access consistent care without as much travel or time away from work or home.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Shawna commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and down-to-earth. She listens first, teaches coping skills, and works on real-life changes between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Shawna has twenty years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a range of common mental health concerns.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Shawna provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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