Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(510) 650-1592

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If you are reading this, you are likely contemplating changing some areas of your life that aren't working effectively. Therapy is a journey of personal reflection, healing, and growth in a safe and confidential environment. My approach to therapy is warm, active, and inquisitive. I will empathically support, guide, and gently challenge you in ways that are conducive to the goals we set together. I use Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral frameworks to help bring your unconscious thoughts and actions to conscious awareness. Through this process, you will identify the patterns that no longer serve your goals, and build new tools.

While I work with a full range of presenting concerns and client backgrounds, my specialty areas include LGBTQIA + clients, couples/relationship therapy, grief/loss, infertility/pregnancy, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

I would love to talk with you about how we might work together. Please feel free to reach out for a free 20-minute Zoom consultation!

Call or Email Leilani Shields now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 650-1592

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(510) 650-1592

$300 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (510) 650-1592

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(510) 650-1592

$300 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $300
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Medicare

I am an out-of-network provider for most major insurance companies, and I can provide you with a superbill to seek reimbursement from insurance for our sessions.

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 650-1592

I am an out-of-network provider for most major insurance companies, and I can provide you with a superbill to seek reimbursement from insurance for our sessions.

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 650-1592

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / Psy26142 Leilani Shields

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended American School of Professional Psychology, PsyD, Graduated 2012

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 650-1592

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 650-1592

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Anxiety
Gender identity
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 650-1592

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 650-1592

5 Endorsements

Suzanna Freerksen

Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA

I had the honor of working with Dr. Shields at SJSU Student Health in 2019-2021 and was delighted to learn that she is expanding her private practice. She is warm and knowledgable on several kinds of issues: LGBTQIA+, couples, infertility/IVF, adoption.

Angela Horng

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Shields is an incredibly warm and compassionate individual, who is able to guide her clients gently and skillfully. I would highly recommend working with her!

Nadeem Hasan

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Shields is an incredibly warm, insightful, and effective therapist. I know she enjoys helping people with OCD and working with LGBTQ+ clients and couples. I highly recommend her!

Dr. Sarah Strader

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MFT, REAT

I have worked with Dr. Shields for many years and she is one of the most caring people I know. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and anyone she knows. She is inquisitive and very effective with couples. I highly recommend her!

Angela Krumm

Psychologist, PhD

Leilani is a caring, insightful, and smart counselor. She is well versed in various evidence-based approaches so that she can help you make real changes in your life. She is also a warm soul that anyone would be lucky to have on their team.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Humanistic
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Relational

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 650-1592

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 650-1592

Location

Primary Location

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(510) 650-1592

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My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Santa Clara

Zips

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 650-1592

Leilani Shields

Psychologist, PsyD

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 650-1592

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