Last edited 09/30/2021

Headshot of Sharmila Chitnis Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sharmila Chitnis
LCSW

Accepting New Clients
Headshot of Sharmila Chitnis Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefLife transitionsTrauma
General Expertise
Work StressRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentityAddictionCaregiver stress & supportChronic illnessCodependencyCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesCultural adjustmentDivorce & separationFamily issuesLGBTQIA related issuesLife coachingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Spirituality & religion based issuesStressWomen's issues
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 73570
Training/CertificationsLicensed Clinical Social WorkerEMDR Levels I and II completed through EMDR International Association
Education
MSW, Clinical Social Work, New York University (NYU)
Work HistoryI have been a social worker for 19 years with the last 10 years focused on the practice of psychotherapy in clinical settings.  I work with people from all walks of life and specialize in trauma recovery, adjustment issues related to life transitions/illness, anxiety/depression, and grief and loss.  Over the course of my lengthy career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, as noted below.  While I also have experience providing psychotherapy to children, families and groups, I currently offer individual therapy to adults only.Clinical Experience (2010-present):* Private Practice, Fremont CA 2019-present* San Francisco Department of Public Health, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services, San Francisco, CA 2015-2020* Native American Health Center, Integrated Behavioral Health Department, Oakland, CA 2012-2015* College of Mount Saint Vincent's Counseling and Psychological Services Center, Bronx, NY 2011-2012* Lawyers for Children, Inc., Manhattan Integrated Domestic Violence Court, New York, NY 2010-2011Social Work/Crisis Counseling Experience (2001-2010):* Family Violence Law Center, Family Violence Intervention Unit, Joint program with Oakland Police Department's Criminal Investigative Unit for Domestic Violence, Oakland CA 2008-2010* New Beginnings, Confidential Emergency Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors, Seattle, WA 2006-2008* Safe Place, Confidential Emergency Shelter for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Olympia, WA 2001-2005
Frequently Asked Questions
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