Shari Sinwelski , LPCC

Shari Sinwelski is a licensed professional clinical counselor in California with over 26 years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. Shari focuses on women's issues among other life concerns and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable.

She helps people cope after sexual assault, domestic violence, and other traumatic events. She also works with those who have had suicidal thoughts or who are caring for someone in crisis. Shari offers guidance for people living with chronic pain, illness, or disability and for those adjusting to major life changes like divorce or career shifts.

Her approach is warm and straightforward. Sessions emphasize open conversation and practical strategies. She encourages clients to name what feels hard and to try small, doable changes between meetings.

Shari blends listening with concrete tools to address communication problems, workplace stress, money worries, and feelings of isolation or shame. She also supports people exploring sexuality, self-love, and forgiveness after painful experiences.

Shari provides therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions are offered in English and follow California LPCC standards. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to fit their needs.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Shari works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and recovery. One common approach helps people process traumatic memories safely and learn coping skills to reduce distress; it is useful for trauma, abuse, and post-traumatic stress. Another approach emphasizes managing anxiety and stress through skill-building - learning ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, regulate emotions, and try small behavior changes that improve daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so the plan matches the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face when seeing body language helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and can fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday demands.