Shelia Lastie, MFT Children, Adolescent, Adult, and Couples Psychotherapy

Professional Statement

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. Also, I am a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization Movement (EMDR) Therapist, I provide adaptive resources and support, in a safe and calm space, to allow clients the opportunity to begin processing and healing from emotional wounds and adverse life experiences (regardless, if the traumatic and distressful event happened recently or years ago). EMDR is a simple, yet efficient and powerful form of psychotherapy that offers psychological and therapeutic relief for a variety of symptoms. EMDR is well - researched, evidenced-based, in treating emotional wounds resulting from traumatic events, intrusive thoughts, distressful feelings, and maladaptive actions/behaviors. I have experience serving and supporting individuals from diverse gender, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist in various schools, mental health counseling centers, offices and clinics (throughout the San Francisco Bay Area). Additionally, I utilize a trauma-informed, strength-based, and mindfulness approach to meet clients where they are, offering therapeutic support to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer tele-health sessions to support you!

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, California State East Bay

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc
Cigna
ComPsych
HEALTH NET
Magellan
Provider Network of America
United Behavioral Health
VHP