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SHIFT Healing Center

Find your way back
to yourself.

Holistic, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families — grounded in compassion, integrity, and real human connection.

Integrity Compassion Empowerment Virtual Therapy · California
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Our Mission

Therapy that supports
mind, body, and spirit.

At SHIFT, therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in clinical expertise.

Our work is thoughtful and goal-oriented, held with care, authenticity, and respect for your pace. We focus on practical tools and insight that support meaningful, lasting change. SHIFT was built on the belief that meaningful growth happens through connection — with authenticity, compassion, and trust.

Virtual Sessions California-Wide Trauma-Informed Evidence-Based
Our Services

Expert care for every chapter of your journey

Our multidisciplinary team of licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, and substance use counselors offers comprehensive virtual mental health care across California.

Individual therapy session

Individual Therapy

Personalized one-on-one support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and more — at your pace.

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Couples therapy session

Couples & Family Therapy

Strengthen connection, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust through evidence-based relationship counseling.

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Trauma therapy

Trauma, Psychiatry & Substance Use

Specialized care for PTSD, addiction recovery, and medication management — integrated for whole-person healing.

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Stephanie Hassani, LMFT — Founder of SHIFT Healing Center
25+
Years of Experience
Meet the Founder

Stephanie Hassani

Stephanie has provided counseling services for over 25 years across a wide range of settings — including addiction recovery, group homes, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and private practice. Each chapter of her career shaped a deep respect for resilience and the complexity of healing.

"Stephanie is known for her down-to-earth presence, warmth, and humor. At SHIFT, laughter is welcome — because healing can be meaningful without always feeling heavy."

As the founder of SHIFT, Stephanie has thoughtfully built a collaborative team of experienced clinicians who share the same foundation: integrity, transparency, kindness, and clinical excellence.

How We Work

Evidence-Based Approaches

Our clinicians blend holistic therapy with evidence-based care, tailoring treatment to your needs and goals.

EMDR icon EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
CBT icon CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DBT icon DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy
IFS icon IFS Internal Family Systems
ACT icon ACT Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
CPT icon CPT Cognitive Processing Therapy
Polyvagal icon Polyvagal Polyvagal-Informed Practices
Areas We Support

Specialties

SHIFT provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of life challenges. Not sure where to start? We'll help match you with the right clinician and approach.

Anxiety Anxiety
Depression Depression
Trauma & PTSD Trauma & PTSD
Grief & Loss Grief & Loss
LGBTQIA+ Care LGBTQIA+ Care
Divorce & Separation Divorce & Separation
Stress Management Stress Management
Life Transitions Life Transitions
Emotional Regulation Emotional Regulation
Parenting Support Parenting Support
Self-Worth & Identity Self-Worth & Identity
Mood Disorders Mood Disorders
For New Clients

How to Get Started

Beginning care at SHIFT Healing Center is simple and intentional.

1

Schedule a Consultation

Complete our consultation request form. Our intake team will respond promptly, verify insurance if applicable, and answer your questions.

2

Get Matched

We thoughtfully match you with a licensed therapist or psychiatric provider based on your goals, clinical needs, insurance plan, and preferences.

3

Begin Care

Start secure virtual therapy or psychiatry from anywhere in California. Early sessions focus on safety, trust, and building a strong therapeutic foundation.

A Holistic Approach

Healing the whole person — mind, body & spirit

SHIFT embraces a holistic vision of healing — one that honors the wisdom of the body, the rhythms of nature, and the profound healing that emerges when we slow down and reconnect with ourselves.

Our approach is rooted in the understanding that lasting change happens not just through insight, but through felt experience — integrating nervous system awareness, somatic presence, and compassionate relationship.

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Ready to Begin?

Healing takes courage.
SHIFT is here to walk alongside you.

Every session is built on honesty and presence — guided by clinical excellence and genuine care.

If you are in crisis: Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)  ·  Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)  ·  Emergency: 911