
Sheila Brittain
Compassionate therapy for change and connection
Start with Sheila BrittainLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime


Compassionate therapy for change and connection
Start with Sheila BrittainLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Sheila Brittain is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She holds the state credential CA LMFT 112877, indicating she is authorized to provide marriage and family therapy, and she brings six years of direct therapy experience alongside more than 30 years working in social services.
Combining clinical training with experience in mediation and small business ownership and consulting, Sheila offers a practical, informed approach to therapy. She seeks to create and maintain a trusting, safe space where individuals can explore different ways of being and relating to others.
Sheila believes personal investments show up in daily life, guided by beliefs, perceptions, and feelings. Through collaborative, relational work she supports clients in exploring their own truths, building empowerment, and finding hope when facing conflict or pain inside themselves or in relationships with others. She brings a curious mind and an open heart to the therapeutic journey and supports clients as they pursue meaningful change.
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to in-person sessions.
One major advantage is flexibility - people can connect in the format that fits their life, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This can make it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from different locations.
All therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists at any time if they are seeking a different fit. For many, online therapy provides an accessible, practical option for working through everyday challenges and building coping strategies with a trained clinician.