Last edited 11/30/2024
Identifies As
She / Her / HersCisgenderAsian (South)Spiritual but Not ReligiousBIPOC, LGBTQIA+2nd Generation Immigrant (Between Two Worlds)
Get To Know Me
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent over 25 years in Senior Leadership at notable Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and large corporations. I intimately understand the struggles corporate leadership…. All while balancing a personal and family life. I also understand trauma, personally and professionally, and its impact intergenerationally and holistically. Trauma affects not only the person, but the entire social and family system. After years of witnessing emotional suffering, I became interested in holistic healing. As a Reiki Master and a Karuna Reiki Master, Astrologist, Human Design Analyst, and Spiritualist, I understand how energy and intention impact holistic well-being. I chose to step down from my corporate role and become a therapist to help others move from surviving to thriving. I obtained my master’s degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and am a doctorate candidate in the Integral & Transpersonal Psychology program, emphasizing on the Neuroscience of Consciousness Studies. My doctoral dissertation looks at the impact of loneliness on female leaders in corporate America, specifically looking at the neurobiology of connection and the collapse of quantum interconnectedness. I am an adjunct professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, and a researcher at Fielding Graduate University. My research and passion is trauma – looking at the dynamics of childhood abuse, divorce, racial and cultural trauma, and corporate America. I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California, as well as a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I have advanced training in trauma and dissociation from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, AASECT Sex Therapy, Gottman Method (Level 3), and am a certified SEP by the Somatic Experiencing Institute. If you are looking for a therapist who understands personal and professional struggles, I am the therapist for you. Let’s connect today.
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyCareersRelationship IssuesTrauma
General Expertise
Work StressLoss/GriefRace & Cultural IdentityAbuse/Survivors of abuseAttachment issuesDissociative disordersIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesMedical Professionals' Mental HealthPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Self HarmSexual Harassment & AssaultSpirituality & religion based issuesStep-family/Blended Family IssuesStressSuicidal ideationWomen's issuesSex TherapyHighly Sensitive PersonPeer Relationships
Treatment Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gestalt TherapyHumanistic TherapyJungian TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyTranspersonal TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyAttachment-Based TherapyIntegrative TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 151664
Training/CertificationsSomatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)EMDR TrainedISST-D Level 2, Advanced Professional Trauma TrainingAASECT Sex Therapy TrainedGottman Method, Level 3
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies, Master of Arts, Integral Counseling Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies (Candidacy), Doctorate of Philosophy, Integral & Transpersonal Psychology (Contemplative Neuroscience of Consciousness Studies)
Work HistoryI have worked in many clinical settings. I worked in Mission Viejo, CA at Mission Hospital where I provided psychotherapy to predominantly children and teens between the ages of 4 and 17. I worked in South Central LA for the Jenesse Center, working with ex-gang members, sex trafficking survivors, and domestic violence victims. I spent time working at the Liberation Institute in San Francisco, CA working with the LGBTQ+ population around issues of trauma, relationships, and racial & cultural struggles. I then moved into private practice as a Holistic Trauma Therapist working with Adults and Teens who what to dig deep. I also work with many professionals and executives dealing with workplace challenges, toxic work environments, and harrassment. Through my journey, I have learned that trauma treatment cannot simply be "talking about it." It must integrate many parts of the self to fully heal.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Seema Sharma, LMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Seema Sharma accepting new clients?
Yes, Seema Sharma is accepting new clients for online therapy in California.
Does Seema Sharma accept insurance?
No, Seema Sharma does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Seema Sharma offer?
Seema Sharma offers therapy for couples, families and individuals.
Does Seema Sharma offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in California can book Seema Sharma for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Seema Sharma offer online therapy?
Yes, Seema Sharma offers online therapy via video sessions, phone sessions and live messaging sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Seema Sharma?
Seema Sharma typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Seema Sharma speak?
Seema Sharma conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Seema Sharma online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Seema Sharma online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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