About

Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin is an LCSW who brings seven years of professional practice to her work in California. She approaches mental health care with an affirming, empowering, and solution-oriented stance that aims to meet each person where they are. Shari emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify strengths and practical steps as they address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.

Her clinical focus includes support for LGBT matters, self esteem, and issues related to trauma and abuse. She also addresses a broad set of related concerns listed in her profile, including attachment and family of origin issues, adoption and foster care, substance-related challenges, gender dysphoria, and matters involving HIV and AIDS. Shari offers a warm, nonjudgmental space and works in English with individuals seeking sustained change and clearer, more effective ways of coping.

Based in California, she draws on seven years of experience as an LCSW to tailor sessions to the specific needs named by each person. Shari's approach aims to be practical and supportive while centering the goals brought by the individual into the work.

Location:
California, United States
Years Experience:
7
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: CA LCSW 85569
  • NPI Number: 1255883633
  • License: LCSW (California)

Remote session options

Shari brings an affirming, empowering, and solution-oriented way of working to remote sessions. She frames work around the goals a person brings, and collaborates on concrete steps to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and identity-related matters. The tone of sessions is described in her profile as warm and nonjudgmental, with attention to each individual's strengths and priorities.



Affirming work means acknowledging a person's identity and experiences while creating space to explore difficult themes. An empowering stance focuses on building skills and options so people can make choices that fit their lives. A solution-oriented perspective emphasizes practical strategies and small changes that can lead toward clearer routines and coping patterns. Clients and Shari typically plan together which focus or combination of approaches will be most useful.



Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She is available to work with international clients, and these digital formats are used to maintain ongoing, collaborative contact across differences in location.

How long has Shari been practicing?

She has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.

What are her professional credentials?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA LCSW 85569.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Where is she based?

Shari practices in California.

How can clients work with her remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Can she work with people outside the U.S.?

Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting international clients.

What does it cost to work with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin.