Sheila Cano

Compassionate, skill-based care for emotional challenges

LPCC California

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Sheila

Sheila Cano is an LPCC practicing in California who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a warm, person-centered stance. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed techniques to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and substance-related concerns.

Background and approach

Her approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns while building practical skills for coping with life changes and emotional pain. With 12 years of clinical experience, Sheila adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

She works with a wide range of relational and emotional issues such as grief, anger, communication problems, codependency, and intimacy concerns, and also supports people dealing with career stress, sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Sheila welcomes English and Spanish speakers and aims to make therapy accessible and tailored to individual goals.

Sheila encourages those taking the first step toward support, acknowledging that beginning therapy takes courage. She uses collaborative goal-setting to help clients develop tangible strategies and build resilience over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Sheila commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and motivation. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes clarifying values and learning to act in meaningful directions even when difficult emotions are present. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and safety in connections, which can be helpful for those struggling with communication, trust, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model onto every issue. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in treatment decisions and supported in trying different strategies.

Online therapy with Sheila is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit therapy into busy lives. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across schedules and locations, offering flexibility for follow-up work, skill coaching between sessions, and regular contact when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Sheila helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, sleeping issues, career stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with related concerns such as codependency, attachment issues, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and attachment-informed approaches and a client-centered stance, focusing on skill building, values-based choices, and exploring relationship patterns.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

Sheila brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice, applying that background to tailor treatment plans to individual needs.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds the credential LPCC and is licensed in California under CA LPCC 12884.

Which languages does she offer therapy in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.

What session formats are available?

Sheila provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is pricing and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone get started working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish