- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma focused work
About Sheldon
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations identify what feels stuck and which small changes might make daily life easier. He helps people sort through relationship tensions and intimacy questions, tackle substance use patterns, and manage overwhelming anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Sheldon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, mood problems, and behavior patterns. He helps clients challenge unhelpful beliefs and rehearse different ways of responding to stress. The work often includes developing coping plans, learning communication steps, and practicing strategies between sessions.
He brings two decades of experience to complex cases that involve co-occurring issues. That includes people coping with chronic illness, intellectual disability, immigration-related stress, or personality-related difficulties such as avoidant or antisocial traits. He supports conversations about guilt, control issues, and domestic violence in clear, goal-focused ways.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- California · 23989
- LCSW
- Nevada · 7334-C
- NPI
- 1205976289
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
California, Nevada
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Sheldon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, trauma, and behavior patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms; it involves setting small experiments and practicing alternative responses in daily life. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way, helping people reduce the immediate hold of distressing memories and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheldon treats the choice of method as a collaboration and will review what is helping and what feels unhelpful. Together the client and he adjust methods and goals based on the person’s needs, preferences, and what shows progress in sessions.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy week. Online options can reduce travel time and allow check-ins during short breaks. If you plan to work together, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are available to you.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify blocking beliefs and rehearse new responses that can be tried between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with complex emotional and relational issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and Nevada and practices from Nevada.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
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