Shawna Chandler, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Shawna Chandler helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship trouble.

License and registration

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

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About Shawna

Shawna Chandler helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship trouble. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence and practical steps people can use right away. Shawna introduces clear tools and listens closely so concerns are easier to talk about and manage.

Shawna is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on common struggles like depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

Her goal is to make therapy feel straightforward and useful from the first session. In sessions she encourages people to name what matters most to them and to set manageable goals. She uses a mix of practical techniques that help change unhelpful thoughts and build stronger coping habits.

Conversations are direct but warm, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable. Shawna also works with more specific issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and the effects of divorce or domestic violence. She adapts methods to the situation rather than sticking to one rigid plan.

Clients can expect skill-building, reflection, and ongoing review of what’s working. Her approach blends structured therapies with a person-centered stance. That means she both teaches useful strategies and follows the client’s pace.

People who want clear tools, steady support, and practical change often find her style helpful.

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

How Shawna’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values. It helps people reduce the struggle with unwanted thoughts and build a life that feels meaningful despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process traumatic memories in a way that can reduce their emotional intensity when memories come up.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shawna treats this as a team effort and will help figure out which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varying needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and work closely through exercises, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a routine while still using approaches like ACT, CBT, and EMDR.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Shawna commonly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and relationship concerns. She also works with related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and domestic violence.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style mixes practical skill-building with a person-centered approach. Sessions focus on clear steps, reflection, and adapting tools to each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Shawna brings 20 years of professional experience that informs her approach to common life and relationship struggles.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located within her practice region.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

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