The lived experience you bring into the room matters.

You’ve spent years navigating a world that wasn't always built for you. Whether you are carrying the weight of systemic stress, past wounds, or relationship patterns that no longer serve you, you’ve likely realized that just "talking about it" isn't enough. You’re looking for a shift that you can actually feel.

About Elham Shoa, LCSW

I’m Elham Shoa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing remote therapy for clients across California. I specialize in online trauma recovery and relationship therapy specifically for:

  • The Global Majority (BIPOC)

  • LGBTQ+ individuals and couples

  • The ENM/Poly community

As a woman of color, a child immigrant, and a proud ally, I recognize that healing isn’t just about "fixing" a problem—it’s about reclaiming your narrative. I start from a place of shared understanding, so we can focus entirely on your evolution without a "cultural crash course."

My Therapeutic Approach: Pragmatism, Humor, and Science

I bridge the gap between deep emotional exploration and practical, science-backed results using a collaborative, active style:

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): We’ll "unstick" traumatic memories from your nervous system, reducing their emotional charge.

  • The Gottman Method: For couples and multi-partner dynamics, I provide research-based tools to de-escalate conflict and rebuild the "Sound Relationship House."

  • Mindfulness & Insight: Grounding tools to manage the day-to-day anxiety of living in a marginalized body or navigating complex relationship structures.

Background & Clinical Expertise

My practice is built on a foundation of high-level clinical training and academic leadership:

  • Master’s in Social Work (MSW): Columbia University (2005).

  • Clinical Experience: Years of service in high-intensity NYC schools and hospitals.

  • Academic Leadership: Former Faculty Member at California State University, Fullerton, training the next generation of therapists in science and ethics.

Ready to get to the heart of the matter? You deserve a therapist who sees the whole you. I invite you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation for telehealth services in California.

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