she/her
Shana YiLMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California, Cigna/Evernorth
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Engaging, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
12+
I am committed to helping people discover and enhance their emotional capacity in order to live more satisfying lives.
License number
#52094
Therapy style
My style of working is warm, thoughtful, and direct, and I like to incorporate ideas from various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while tailoring my approaches to each client's goals and values. I am committed to helping people discover and enhance their emotional capacity in order to live more satisfying lives. My style tends to be solution-focused while being present with authenticity, empathy, and humor.
My work in the mental health field started at an agency where I had the opportunity to provide therapy and crisis support for women in abusive relationships. After my traineeship at this agency, I served a younger population (adolescents) and their families at a non-profit organization both in the community and at a crisis stabilization unit. I have also worked as a case manager and outpatient therapist at Alameda County and as a Care Advocate at Optum. I have been with Kaiser Permanente since 2015 as a psychiatric consultant in the ER setting, therapist in Oncology, and recently transitioned to a clinical supervisor role where I train and supervise pre-masters trainees. I have been a psychotherapist in a private practice setting for the last 5 years.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco
Interests
During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling, checking out new restaurants, and going to the movies.