Sheetal Siledar-Lee

Compassionate psychology with practical tools

CA Psychologist 33330 California

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi

About Sheetal

Sheetal Siledar-Lee is a California-licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 33330) with a decade of clinical experience helping people navigate significant life challenges. Her work centers on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She combines evidence-informed methods with attentive listening to form treatment plans that reflect each client's situation and goals. Sheetal emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, shaping conversations to fit an individual's cultural background and personal values.

She addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and multicultural concerns. Her approach is collaborative and tailored, aiming to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer direction as they work through change and emotional pain.

Applied therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Sheetal draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing mood and behavior. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often useful for mood disorders, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful life directions. ACT can be helpful for coping with grief, life changes, and persistent inner struggle.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to find the best fit for lasting progress.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from different locations within California and allow clients to select the communication style that suits their daily life and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Her practice focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and multicultural concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, compassionate approach that blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from therapies like CBT and ACT. Sessions are adapted to meet each client's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is licensed as CA Psychologist 33330 and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for online sessions?

Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription 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 therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi