- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Sheba
Sheba Shiver is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people find clearer ways to speak for themselves. She works with adults who are coping with stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, anger, and career or relationship strain. Her approach centers on helping clients set and communicate healthy boundaries so their needs are heard.
She begins by building a strong working relationship and learning how each person relates to others.
Background and approach
That early work helps create practical steps people can use outside sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and treats the client as the expert on their own life. Therapy sessions often include straightforward, skills-based work and reflective conversation.
Techniques draw on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness. Narrative methods are used to help people reframe their personal stories and find different meanings in difficult experiences. Sheba brings 15 years of experience to her practice in California as an LMFT.
She listens for what matters most and helps people develop clear communication and coping habits that fit their daily life. Her aim is to support steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who choose her often want practical tools plus honest conversation.
Sessions move at a pace set by the client and focus on what will make life feel more manageable. Sheba values working together to find the next right step.
What Sheba works with
Everything Sheba lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sheba helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Sheba lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and practical change
Sheba often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood and then try small behavior changes to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments. Narrative therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternative, more helpful narratives.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sheba will discuss these methods with clients and decide collaboratively which techniques match the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversational work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text options make brief check-ins or ongoing support possible between meetings. These formats make therapy more flexible and help people keep momentum even with busy routines.
Questions people ask about Sheba
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem challenges, career stress, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, conversational style that mixes skill-building and reflective work. Sessions focus on clear communication, boundary setting, and practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist, working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.
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