Meet your therapist

Hi!

I’m Shazia Bashiruddin

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

⭐ About Shazia

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist from Northern California with over 7 years of experience working with youth and families in school, home and clinic settings. I worked primarily with children on the autism spectrum for 6 years, as a supervisor and clinical director. I love working with children and teens because I believe they are inherently resilient, empathetic, and open to change.

🙂 Style

  • Warm, Fun, Open-minded.

👍 Fun facts about Shazia

  • Superpower 🦸
    My super power is my creativity! I love to keep session engaging and fun, and I strive to create a safe and enjoyable space for the client.

  • Free Time ☀️
    I love to coach my 9 year olds soccer team. I also enjoy art and love to draw and paint. My favorite thing to do is spend my weekends exploring the outdoors with my two boys.

  • Self-Care ✨
    I love a good nap! I also enjoy doodling and sketching, and curling up with a good book.

📚 Specialities

  • ADHD / Inattention, Anxiety, Adjustment, Autism, Transitions, Grief + Loss, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, School Issues, Social Skills Training, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict, Separation Anxiety, Phobias.

👥 Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Solution Focused, Strength-Based Therapy.

🤝 Works with

  • All ages.

🎓 Credentials

  • B.A. in Intensive Psychology from University of California at Santa Cruz, M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy at California State University, East Bay.

  • Licensed in California.

➕ More about Shazia

My proudest moments are the birth of my two boys. They are my everything, and birth was so very tough but so rewarding! When I held them in my arms all the pain melted away.

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What families are saying about Shazia

"I am so thankful for Shazia in my daughter's life. My daughter is so much healthier and has more tools to utilize as a result of the ongoing sessions. I also get on going support too and that is so valuable.”

— Manatee parent

“Shazia is amazing! She is the perfect fit... She’s helping (my daughter) so much which in turn manifests as me having a happier, more carefree and fun-loving daughter. With Shazia’s expertise, I feel so much more confident as a parent that I always have an expert to lean on. She’s amazing.”

— Manatee parent