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Sheba Andrew

(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
California

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

PTSD, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I am originally from Malaysia and come from very humble beginnings. I have lived experience as a trauma survivor. In my 2nd career, I have 10 years of experience in collaboratively working with people to process trauma and let go of its grip. I specialize in treating complex trauma/PTSD, and I am fully certified in EMDR by EMDRIA and trained in Exposure Therapy. I firmly believe that our past wounds don't have to dictate how we live today and our future.

A bit about my approach to therapy

This is about you & for you. You will be in the driver's seat when engaging in trauma therapy. You are the only person powerful enough to make any changes you decide. I am collaborative, will empower you, and will use a 'no-nonsense' approach. I will be transparent if you are standing in the way of your healing. My clients often say I am warm, genuine, and direct. I primarily use EMDR and other models targeting self-exploration, the root cause of patterns, and developing self-compassion.

What you can expect from our first session

I will meet you where you are at with yourself. My job is to earn your trust & create a space where you can learn about yourself, explore how trauma has impacted you, and grow. Are you ready to do this work? Ask yourself if you are comfortable enough to work together. These are all important factors that determine how effective trauma therapy will be for you. Visit the EMDRIA website to see if EMDR is an option for you. Reach out to me to see if we can be a good team to address your needs.


Sheba's style is

Direct
Warm
Empowering

Insurance carriers Sheba accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Sheba

MSW (Master of Social Work) at San Diego State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: South Asian and Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, and Grief, Loss
Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, and Attachment Based