Making the decision to see a psychologist can be difficult. Often it just seems easier to shrug off your feelings, to pretend it’s normal, or to tell yourself “Oh, it’s nothing. It’ll go away.”

But when things are not going well, you don’t have to suffer alone. The first step is to recognize that a professional may be able to help you. Here are just a few examples of times when it’s helpful to speak with a psychologist such as Dr. Sheila.

• Feeling helpless, that life is out of control and there’s nothing you can do about it.

• Feeling hopeless, that there’s no use anyway.

• Overcome with feelings of sadness that just won’t go away, even though there may not be an apparent external cause.

• Your mood has changed, for no obvious reason.

• You notice that you’re behaving differently than before. Maybe you’re sleeping more, you’re less socially active, or you’re more irritable or anxious.

• You’re overwhelmed with the activities of daily life. It all seems just too much to handle.

• You find yourself thinking or saying “life is very stressful.” And the stresses make it hard for you to relax.

• You feel that life could be much more satisfying, that there’s something missing.

Dr. Sheila can help you get a fresh perspective on your life. Just having someone listen with compassion and add her insights on your situation, gives you a new perspective and has an enormously healing effect.

If you or someone you know feels helpless, sad, nervous, stressed, angry, depressed, overwhelmed, the right thing to do is to seek the help of a psychologist. Don’t wait. Call Dr. Sheila at 310-828-8004 for an appointment.

Why Choose A Psychologist?

Unlike other professionals in the mental health field, a licensed psychologist is authorized to carry out psychological testing and evaluation, and to provide a diagnosis. It doesn’t matter what you bring to your sessions: she is trained to treat the full range of mental, emotional and psychological issues.

To receive her license as a psychologist Dr. Sheila had to complete more than seven years of training, over 3,000 hours of supervised experience working with patients, and she had to pass exams at both the state and national level. When you choose a psychologist like Dr. Sheila, you know you’re getting a highly-trained and qualified professional.