- Boundary building
- Relationship clarity
- Practical strategies
About Sheba
Sheba Shiver is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people find their voice and set clearer boundaries in relationships. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, starting from where each person is right now.
She begins by building a strong working relationship, listening first and offering guidance based on what she hears. Sessions often look like talking through patterns, identifying small changes, and practicing new ways of asking for what you need. She emphasizes learning together rather than positioning herself as an expert on someone’s life.
She has 15 years of clinical experience in California and has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Parenting and family concerns are a frequent focus, and she also addresses anger, self-esteem, relationships, career strain, and coping with life changes.
Her approach draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, existential and mindfulness therapies, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. Those tools are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, practice different responses, and build meaning around difficult moments.
Many clients come for help with setting boundaries, communicating clearly, and managing reactions in heated moments. She works collaboratively to choose strategies that fit a person’s priorities and daily life. If you want direct, respectful support for relationship and life stresses, she offers a clear, steady presence in the work.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Sheba uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach simple practices that reduce reactivity and help with pacing strong emotions. Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and consider alternative, more empowering interpretations.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sheba will collaborate with each person to find which methods fit their goals and life. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in meetings when needed. Therapists can tailor the pace and tools to the time available so therapy fits everyday life rather than adding more stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sheba helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions. She also supports those dealing with parenting, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening, building trust, and practicing concrete changes like clearer communication and boundaries.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working as a therapist in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LMFT credential, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.