- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT related issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Shemeram
Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Shari also addresses related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related challenges.
In sessions Shari uses practical, solution-oriented work. She helps people identify immediate patterns that cause distress. Then she practices concrete steps to reduce overwhelm and build steady habits. Conversations are direct and focused on usable strategies rather than long theory talks.
Shari pays attention to how family of origin and past losses affect present choices. She often addresses feelings of emptiness, histories of dissociation, and difficulties with commitment and dependence. For people with first responder backgrounds or those facing divorce and separation, she creates time to sort practical priorities and emotional responses.
Her approach is affirming toward LGBT clients and attentive to identity-related stress. Shari uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. She works in English and accepts international clients, while practicing under her California LCSW credential.
To get started a person completes a short questionnaire and schedules a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Shari draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. These techniques help people notice patterns and try practical alternatives in daily life.She also uses trauma-informed methods that pay attention to how past hurts affect present behavior and relationships. Those methods include grounding and pacing strategies to manage distress and reduce dissociation, and they can be helpful for people recovering from abuse or repeated loss.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. The plan can be adjusted as progress is assessed.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also use remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and to keep momentum when life gets busy.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment and family of origin problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a solution-oriented style that looks for immediate patterns and practical steps to reduce overwhelm and clarify next actions.
What is her background and experience?
Shari has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.