
Shawn Lare Brinkley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today
Encino, CA 91436
Let's Connect (818) 214-7362

I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
I specialize in healing work designed to address trauma and I work at the pace my client is able to manage. My specialties include working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, human sex trafficking, and domestic violence. I use non-traditional therapeutic methods such as music, art, and mindfulness practices; while building the therapeutic relationship.
I work with children and adolescents; individually, in groups, and with families. In addition, I provide counseling for couples just starting out, (premarital) as well as those who have been together for years and are looking to keep the fires of friendship, romance, sexual desires burning.
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Shawn Lare Brinkley
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 214-7362
Let's Connect (818) 214-7362

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medi-Cal
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Shawn Lare Brinkley
Marriage & Family Therapist,
MS,
LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 102664
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from CAMFT CA122178 / 2012
- Certificate from Anitioch University The Psychology of Trauma / 2015
- Attended University of Phoenix, Woodland Hills, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Aggression Reduction Therapy (ART)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Seeking Safety Evidence Based Practice
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 214-7362

Shawn Lare Brinkley
Marriage & Family Therapist,
MS,
LMFT
Last Modified: 26 Aug 2023