Shayda Ewalt, Certified Trauma Professional

Shayda Ewalt

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Trauma Professional, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 4 days ago
11 years in practice

Trauma-informed therapist specializing in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing for trauma, PTSD, attachment, anxiety, panic, or depression.

Welcome! Healing from trauma isn't something we're meant to do alone. When we safely reconnect with our nervous system with the support of an attuned therapist, therapy can be deeply powerful. I use trauma therapies like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing to help you process pain and find lasting relief. I work with adults healing from PTSD, C-PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. I also support survivors of sexual assault, toxic or abusive relationships, and those facing depression, anxiety, panic, or suicidal thoughts. Through this work, we can reprocess the past and create lasting healing and wholeness in your life. As a feminist, trauma-informed therapist, I recognize how systems of oppression, inequality, and societal expectations shape our experiences and impact our well-being. I offer culturally sensitive care that honors your lived experience - creating a space where you feel truly seen, valued, and understood. My priority is building safety and trust. I take the time to get to know you, bringing presence, compassion, attunement, and authenticity to our work. Together, we can take meaningful steps toward creating the life you envision and deserve.

Remote
Speaks English, Farsi
Emergency number not available
Middle EasternWhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
6:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
6:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
6:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
6:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
6:00 am 12:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Phobia
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Integrative Body Psychotherapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$175 — $185per session

  • Sliding scale
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    107869, California

  • LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    002573, New York

Certificates

  • EMDR Certified

    EMDR International Association

    Completed training and certified in EMDR.

  • Brainspotting Certified

    Brainspotting

    Completed training and certified in Brainspotting.

  • Beginning I, II, & III

    Somatic Experiencing International

    Completed training - Intermediate Level 3 Trained

  • Suicide Attention Training

    Compassionate Inquiry

    10 week training completed with Compassionate Inquiry developed by Dr. Gabor Maté

  • Polyvagal-Informed Training

    Polyvagal Institute

    Completed training.

Education

  • Chapman University

    MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 2016

    Psychology rooted in a systems-based lens, recognizing that emotional distress often develops within relational, cultural, and societal contexts.

  • California State Fullerton

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2012

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Minor: Human Services

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