- Mindful approaches
- Practical skills
- Warm guidance
About Shawna
Shawna Chandler is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and less overwhelming.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what’s troubling them. Conversations focus on practical ways to reduce distress and build confidence. Shawna encourages small, doable steps so progress feels steady rather than overwhelming.
With twenty years of experience and a California LCSW, she draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. Mindfulness-based practices are part of her work to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques may be used to spot patterns that keep problems going.
Shawna also uses client-centered methods so the sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns. Her approach is collaborative - she helps people choose which tools to try and adjusts based on what works.
People who want a straightforward, compassionate guide through stress, relationship strain, or recovery from past hurts may find her style helpful. She supports clients in setting realistic goals and developing routines that fit everyday life.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what’s troubling them. Conversations focus on practical ways to reduce distress and build confidence. Shawna encourages small, doable steps so progress feels steady rather than overwhelming.
With twenty years of experience and a California LCSW, she draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. Mindfulness-based practices are part of her work to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques may be used to spot patterns that keep problems going.
Shawna also uses client-centered methods so the sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns. Her approach is collaborative - she helps people choose which tools to try and adjusts based on what works.
People who want a straightforward, compassionate guide through stress, relationship strain, or recovery from past hurts may find her style helpful. She supports clients in setting realistic goals and developing routines that fit everyday life.