Sheba S. Andrew, MSW, LCSW

I was born and raised in Malaysia and came from very humble beginnings. My career initially started in financial services. After 10 years, I left this career to fulfill my desire to bear witness to others who have not been dealt good cards. This desire was fueled by what I discovered in my journey, and I was inspired to do my part so that suffering fueled by suppressed burdens and unprocessed trauma does not get to have the final say! I have 11 years of experience in treating trauma. I have worked in various settings throughout my 2nd professional career, including outpatient mental health, crisis services, the juvenile justice system, community-based organizations, schools, and the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. I was an adjunct professor, and I mentor graduate-level social work students. My lived experiences, prior career, work in various settings, and cross-cultural experiences in multiple contexts have nurtured my flexibility, curiosity, and ability to connect with people from different backgrounds. I am humbled to have witnessed many people graduate from trauma therapy and transform their pain and suffering into resilience. I also use a spiritually-informed approach to help people access their ability to gain strength and wisdom within themselves. My philosophy: However difficult, painful, and entrenched our challenges are, we have within us some degree of personal freedom to make healthy choices. We are not a victim of our circumstances unless we decide that for ourselves. We can access the inner Light within us that can lead us to witnessing, and I believe this is a compassionate path available to all of us. My style: I am collaborative and will empower you in your journey. I also use a no-nonsense approach to get to the root of the issue and will be direct with you. My job is to earn your trust and hold you accountable. I provide tangible skills that enable people to bear witness to themselves, rooted in neuroscience, timeless wisdom, and other proven methods, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS). I want to see you take your power back, gain freedom, and graduate from therapy. No one saves us but ourselves. We ourselves must walk the path - Buddha. The Kingdom of God is within You - Jesus.