Sheila Cano

Sheila Cano is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. She focuses on practical steps to improve self-esteem, motivation, sleep, and the everyday strain of relationships and family life. Sheila speaks English and Spanish and frames therapy as a respectful, compassionate partnership.

She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to tailor sessions to each person. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client, whether that is managing anger, coping with grief, or rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Sessions aim to be direct, supportive, and down-to-earth.

Her background includes work with attachment-related concerns, codependency, and issues like abandonment and isolation. She also addresses problems involving impulsivity, forgiveness, and the emotional impacts of infidelity or domestic violence. These areas are woven into a client’s plan when relevant to their goals.

Sheila blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered techniques. That mix lets her shift between skills practice, exploring relationship patterns, and trauma-processing when needed. Her style centers on listening first, then offering practical tools.

Beginning therapy with Sheila usually involves a short intake and a tailored plan. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and works with each person to set realistic steps. If you want straightforward guidance on coping with life changes, anger, or addiction, Sheila offers experienced support.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s often used for anxiety, anger, and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT is useful for depression, sleep problems, and managing impulses. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used to work through upsetting memories and reduce their emotional hold; it can be helpful when trauma contributes to current symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means testing tools, adjusting plans, and choosing a pace that feels manageable rather than forcing a single model.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins around work or family schedules. Some people prefer shorter phone moments when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, while others choose full video meetings for more face-to-face conversation. The main practical benefit is flexibility to schedule regular meetings that support steady progress.