Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin

Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Shari also helps with self-esteem issues and life questions about direction and purpose.

She focuses on practical, solution-oriented work. Sessions center on identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and testing small changes that make daily life more manageable. She talks through the steps people can take to reduce overwhelm and improve how they relate to themselves and others.

Shari has supported people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, and family of origin problems. She also addresses substance concerns, communication and commitment issues, and the effects of dissociation or antisocial traits when they are part of someone’s story. Her approach brings real-world tools rather than abstract theory.

People who come because they feel empty or unsure about next steps will find focused, action-based conversations. Shari draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set clear goals and track progress. She encourages straightforward homework between sessions so changes translate into everyday routines.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, confirm the current session options through the platform. To begin, follow the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online

Many of Shari's methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. Cognitive-based approaches look at thoughts and beliefs that increase anxiety or depressive feelings and teach ways to test and shift those thoughts. These techniques work well for stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms.

Other approaches she uses concentrate on attachment and relational patterns. These sessions focus on how early relationships influence current expectations and behaviors, and on learning new ways to connect and communicate that reduce conflict and isolation. That work can help with abandonment, family of origin issues, and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. Shari will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend techniques to try. The plan can be adjusted as progress is seen or situations change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life rather than requiring big schedule changes.