Business Details
Your Trusted Therapist in Los Angeles | Sheila K. Bost
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals and families through transformative healing journeys. My practice focuses on resolving trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts by integrating evidence-based techniques with compassionate support. I hold advanced certifications in restoration therapy, grief counseling, and narcissistic abuse recovery, ensuring clients receive specialized care tailored to their unique needs.My approach emphasizes empowering clients to reclaim agency over their lives through self-compassion and evidence-based strategies. With a background in both psychology and speech pathology, I bring multidisciplinary expertise to address emotional and communication challenges. Virtual sessions across California and in-person appointments in Los Angeles provide accessible care for diverse clients seeking lasting change.
Services
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Individual Therapy
Child & Pre-Teen Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Christian Counseling
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Restoration Therapy
Spiritual Integration
Highlights and features
- 25+ years guiding clients through trauma recovery
- Specialized training in religious trauma and narcissistic abuse
- Integrates Christian values with evidence-based practices
- Offers virtual sessions across California
- Advanced certifications in grief counseling and relationship therapy
Associations and certifications
- Certified Level II Restoration Therapist
- Certified PREP Therapist
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
- Certified Symbis Facilitator
- Certified Discernment Counselor
What people say
Transformative healing process
Kind, caring, wise
Effective communication tools
Lasting personal growth
Safe therapeutic environment
Services
Family Therapy
Address intergenerational patterns and relationship conflicts through structured sessions that improve communication and emotional bonds. Utilizing evidence-based frameworks, this therapy helps families navigate crises, establish healthy boundaries, and heal from collective trauma while fostering mutual understanding and support.
Couples Therapy
Strengthen partnerships through targeted interventions that resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and enhance emotional connection. Sessions focus on improving communication patterns, addressing infidelity, and developing shared strategies for navigating life transitions while maintaining relationship satisfaction.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using advanced techniques to process adverse experiences and reduce symptoms. This service addresses PTSD, complex trauma, and narcissistic abuse through somatic approaches and cognitive restructuring, helping clients reclaim emotional stability and self-worth.
Christian Counseling
Integrate spiritual values with psychological healing for clients seeking faith-aligned support. This service addresses spiritual conflicts, religious trauma recovery, and values-based decision making while maintaining professional therapeutic standards and respecting diverse belief systems.
Grief Counseling
Navigate bereavement and life transitions through structured support that honors individual grieving processes. Using evidence-based modalities, this service helps clients process complicated grief, develop coping strategies, and find meaning while maintaining connection to lost loved ones.
People
Sheila K. Bost
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience in trauma recovery and relationship counseling. Specializes in restoration therapy, grief counseling, and spiritual integration. Holds advanced certifications in narcissistic abuse recovery and religious trauma treatment.
Questions
How does your therapy approach differ from traditional counseling?
I combine evidence-based techniques with compassionate guidance, focusing on self-compassion rather than direct solutions. Sessions emphasize uncovering root causes through collaborative exploration rather than prescriptive advice.
What makes child therapy effective at your practice?
I use play-based techniques like art and sandbox therapy to engage children while collaborating with parents. This dual approach addresses behavioral issues through developmentally appropriate methods while building parental understanding.
Can therapy accommodate specific spiritual beliefs?
As a practicing Christian, I offer faith-integrated sessions while respecting all belief systems. Spiritual perspectives are incorporated only when requested, maintaining professional boundaries and cultural sensitivity.
What insurance options are available?
While I don't accept insurance directly, I provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Clients should verify their mental health coverage details with their insurance provider before starting therapy.
What is your cancellation policy?
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice incur a full charge. This policy ensures fair access to services while maintaining professional practice standards for all clients.
How long does therapy typically last?
Duration varies by individual needs. Some clients achieve goals in 8-12 sessions while others continue longer. Progress depends on consistent participation and implementation of therapeutic strategies between sessions.
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