Sheila Cano, LPCC
Narrative-focused counselor for practical change
Details
| Name | Sheila Cano |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Sheila
Sheila Cano is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings 12 years of experience to her work in California. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on clear, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem or addictions. Sheila leans on Narrative therapy to help people rewrite how they understand their difficulties.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to guide conversations about values, relationships, and patterns that feel stuck.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Sheila aims to make space for the whole story behind a concern - what led up to it, how it shows up now, and what a better future might look like. She tailors each plan to the person in front of her instead of using the same steps for everyone.
Practical skills are paired with reflection. That can mean learning new ways to manage anxiety, setting boundaries after betrayal, addressing substance use, or improving sleep and daily routines. She also helps people cope with grief, anger, and career transitions.
Clients can expect straightforward language and a calm approach. Sheila emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people take manageable steps toward change.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Sheila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheila 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 Sheila directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT fit into online therapy
Sheila combines Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to shape online sessions. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their problems and helps them reframe those stories to support healthier choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most and taking action aligned with personal values. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will discuss different methods and collaborate on what feels most helpful for the client's goals and life situation. Together they will test approaches and adapt the plan based on what actually helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy flexible for varied schedules. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or a time when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints between sessions. These options help people maintain progress while juggling work, family, and daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sheila help with?
Sheila works with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also helps with addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Narrative approaches along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas. Sessions are conversational and focused on understanding stories and values to guide change.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns from mood and anxiety to addiction and relationship patterns.
Where is Sheila licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a California LPCC credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sheila?
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