My name is Silva Sheklanian. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing out of California. My work focuses primarily on both trauma and attachment. I am EMDR trained as well as attachment-based trained. I am trauma-informed, as such my approach is very much client-centered. I use both CBT and EMDR in my sessions to support my clients toward their goals. I am also trained in Theraplay to support clients towards attachment building with family members (specifically their children). I typically work with adults who are currently struggling with PTSD symptoms due to past trauma. I am most comfortable treating PTSD/CPTSD. I also enjoy working with women who are experiencing life-changing events such as pregnancy, a new baby, divorce, retirement, or new job placement. I will provide an environment where my client feels safe, heard, and cared for. I believe it's vital to validate and acknowledge a client's circumstance and support them in feeling secure within themselves.
Academic Suffixes: | LMFT |
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Expertise: | Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence, Grief, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans, Women |