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Sheila Cano

Sheila Cano, LPCC

Therapist in California

Caring counselor who builds practical confidence

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12 years of experience listed

LPCC professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Calm and direct approach
  • English and Spanish

About Sheila

Sheila Cano is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems linked to addiction. Sheila approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a calm space for change.

Sheila brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people increase confidence, manage strong emotions, and rebuild routines after loss or life change. Her work covers relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, and the emotional fallout of substance use.

Her toolkit includes a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. She also draws on client-centered principles and EMDR where appropriate to address trauma and painful memories. Sheila explains techniques in everyday language and works at a pace that feels manageable.

She also helps people navigate issues like codependency, abandonment fears, communication problems, forgiveness, and isolation. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and skills you can use between appointments. Sheila speaks English and Spanish and practices throughout California.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform. Sheila will tailor the first sessions to learn your priorities and build a plan that fits your life.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarify personal values to guide meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from self-doubt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety and improve sleep and coping. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions today and can help with trust, communication, and issues like abandonment or codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sheila will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice can change as you learn more and make progress, and decisions are made collaboratively.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten commute time, or reduce the need to take a long break from work. It also allows for continuity after a life change or when reaching for care from home state locations like California. Ask about exact session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so the format will fit your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheila commonly address?

Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addiction-related challenges, along with relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and anger.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a practical, compassionate style that adapts to each person. Conversations focus on clear goals and skills you can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in California.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients accepted?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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