Sheba Shiver, LMFT
Helping people find their voice and set boundaries
Details
| Name | Sheba Shiver |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Sheba
Sheba Shiver is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience helping people regain balance. She focuses on clear, healthy boundaries and on helping clients find their voice in relationships. Sessions begin by building a working relationship and establishing trust so real changes can begin.
She uses practical, talk-based methods that reflect the client’s life story. Conversations look at how past patterns influence current choices and how small shifts can ease stress and anxiety.
Background and approach
She pays attention to how people relate to others and to themselves, and helps them notice options they may have missed. Her approach brings together narrative ideas, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets clients name problematic stories, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice grounding skills in daily life.
Motivational interviewing also appears when people want clearer goals or help making changes. She emphasizes collaboration - she learns from each person and respects their experience. Work in sessions often includes role practice, gentle challenge to stuck patterns, and setting concrete steps to try between meetings.
The therapist aims to meet clients where they are and move at a realistic pace. She sees people for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and career or life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video, phone, chat, or text messaging.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Sheba works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sheba among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Sheba among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sheba among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sheba among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sheba among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sheba among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheba directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sheba directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
She integrates Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that translate well to online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and relationships; online sessions help bring those stories into view so they can be reworked and given new meaning. CBT targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions between sessions.She also uses Existential Therapy ideas to help people face life choices and find personal meaning when facing transitions or loss. These conversations often center on values and what matters most, and they can help clarify next steps when someone feels stuck. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods match their goals, pace, and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone is useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and text messaging can fit short updates, brief reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on practical change and personal meaning.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, and career or life changes.
What is her style in therapy?
She takes a collaborative and conversational approach, focusing on building trust and helping people tell their stories in new ways. Sessions mix practical exercises with reflective discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices as a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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