Therapist profile
Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and relationship patterns
Continue with ShemeramWhere Shemeram stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 85569
- NPI
- 1255883633
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
- Trauma and LGBT
About Shemeram
Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. She also helps with self-esteem and relationship patterns that leave someone feeling drained or stuck.
Shari focuses on practical, solution-oriented conversations. She listens for patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, difficulty setting boundaries, and codependent behaviors. Sessions look at how daily choices and reactions keep those patterns going and what can be changed one step at a time.
Her background as an LCSW means she combines clinical skills with real-world problem solving. She helps people notice unhelpful habits, try different ways of handling conflict, and practice new responses between sessions. She explains ideas in straightforward language and sets clear, manageable goals.
Shari also addresses complex histories like abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, family of origin problems, and experiences with substance use. She pays attention to how past losses and trauma shape present relationships and self-image.
For people wrestling with commitment fears, communication problems, dissociation, or first responder stress, she offers steps to reduce overwhelm and increase control. International clients can work with her in English, and she guides clients through scheduling and the subscription-based payment that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns that cause distress. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood; this is useful for stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to map how past losses or caregiving experiences shape current behaviors; this can help with codependency, abandonment issues, and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different strategies and adjusting plans based on what feels most helpful in day-to-day life.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, virtual meetings let them practice changes in real environments, while audio-only sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option when sitting on camera is difficult. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and goals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, and low self-esteem. She also addresses relationship patterns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a solution-oriented, practical approach that focuses on clear steps and measurable goals. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.