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Sheila Brittain

Compassionate, pragmatic therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sheila

Sheila Brittain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside relational and client-centered approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She blends practical skills with more than three decades of experience in social services, bringing a pragmatic yet compassionate stance to therapy. Sheila frames work as a collaborative process, using techniques that examine thoughts and behaviors while also attending to attachment patterns and personal values.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy and communication problems, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue, as well as issues like hoarding, codependency, and end-of-life counseling. Clients can expect support aimed at increasing self-understanding, improving coping strategies, and resolving interpersonal conflict.

Sheila’s background in mediation and small business consulting informs a solution-focused orientation that values clear goals and real-world application. She operates from California as an LMFT (CA LMFT 112877) and offers multiple session formats to fit different needs.

Her work emphasizes empowerment, exploration of family of origin patterns, and practical tools to foster change and greater well-being.

How treatment approaches translate to online care



Sheila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relational experiences shape current relationship dynamics and intimacy concerns, helping people understand patterns in their interactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that supports clients in exploring values, emotions, and personal goals at their own pace.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheila frames that decision as collaborative. She will work with clients to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan over time so the methods align with individual needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These options allow continuity of care across schedules and locations and can help clients access consistent support while applying therapeutic tools between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Sheila works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue among others.
What is Sheila's general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-based and client-centered methods, emphasizing collaboration, practical strategies, and attention to relational patterns.
How long has she practiced clinically?
Sheila has six years of formal experience as a practicing therapist and brings additional perspective from over 30 years in social services.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Sheila is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential CA LMFT 112877 and is based in California.
Does she offer services in any languages besides English?
Services are provided in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available with Sheila?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and booked?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English