I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing since 2011 and serving as a clinical supervisor since 2017. I bring many years of experience—both pre-licensed and post-licensed—working with teens and supporting individuals and families through a variety of challenges.
My areas of focus include stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I approach therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I believe in tailoring our conversations and treatment plan to fit your unique needs and goals.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life takes courage. I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Professional experience
18 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Oksana is amazing. Very patient and empathetic.
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Oksana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Oksana is very understanding and thoroughly listens to all your concerns and shows the utmost care towards you! Thank you Oksana!
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Oksana for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Oksana is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and insightful. Her guidance has helped me gain clarity, emotional balance, and real progress in my personal growth.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Great Therapist very insightful and quick to communicate
Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I am so grateful to have Oksana during a very transitional time of my life: The emotional and physical roller coaster of perimenopause, the passing of a close friend, the disintegration of close relationships, challenges of running a business, etc. She pushes me when I ask and need her to, to get out of my comfort zone and think outside the box. Thank you, Oksana and BetterHelp!
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Oksana Shiell really listens to me and is there for me. I am glad I found her for my therapy sessions.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing. Very easy to talk too. And open up.
Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Oksana is a very good listener. She actively engages and I feel heard. If she doesn't understand something, she asks for clarification. This ensures that, to me, she is showing that she is really trying to understand my perspective. She balances active listening with providing advice when it's needed. She is not pushy at all, and I love that.
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Helpful and listens. Oksana really is patient and respectful.
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Oksana is great! She takes the time to listen and provides helpful support. She also checks in and that makes me feel that she cares. Thank you!
Written on Apr 19, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Oksana is very supportive. I feel comfortable sharing personal thoughts and never feel judged. She’s also helps me find my blind spots, which has been most valuable for me.
Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very happy with my experience
Written on Feb 23, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Oksana is a wonderful listener. She gives good advice and helps me feel like I am valued and not crazy.
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Oksana has helped me changed my communication and life for the better. Every session makes me feel like I can move forward in life.
Written on Dec 29, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coach
She is super!
Written on Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I highly recommend Oksana as a therapist. She is an incredible listener who always takes the time to make you feel important and truly heard. Her thoughtful advice is insightful and tailored to your needs, and she creates a safe, supportive space for growth and reflection. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and is committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges, Oksana is the perfect choice.
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Oksana listened to my concerns and gave good guidance on what i should do
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Oksana has helped me through a difficult time in my life and I am beyond greatful!
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Oksana is down to earth and tells it plainly like it is. She boils down what I thought was complicated into a simple statement of observation. I find her efficient, a great listener, caring and professional. There will be a few laughs too. She represents common sense!
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Oksana is very helpful in listening and providing the support I need to help tackle the issues surrounding my life.
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and career difficulties
Oksana is fabulous!
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
great listener
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Very helpful and thoughtful.
Written on Jul 07, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
My first time going through therapy wasn’t as scary as I thought.
I am very grateful for Oksana and her compassion, encouragement, insight, and understanding. I was able to open up and share with her, my most vulnerable feelings without feeling any shame, which was outstanding!!! At the lowest time in my life and the most challenging time, she gave me validation and the tools I needed to regulate my emotions and be grounded.
So thankful for her!
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I am really enjoying the conversation with Oksana. She is an outstanding listener, focused, upbeat, and extremely learned. Our discussions have been significant and depthful, and she is extremely considerate about issues and intensity. Very grateful for this service and happy to be looking forward to continuing the dialogue.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Oksana is a great listener and I appreciate all her feedback and follow ups! She is truly a great therapist!!
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Oksana is a wonderful, down to earth therapist.
She gets me, which is comforting.
We have both invested in the therapist/patient relationship which provides a sturdy platform of trust in my opinion.
I can count in Oksana as well which is key to our relationship and her being of help for me!
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Oksana Shiell is very attentive and very good at listening. She has helped me so much in a short amount of time I look forward to my therpy sessions and will continue to come and recommend her services. 10/10
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching
Oksana kept me on the platform. After having some pretty terrible experiences I was elated to find her. She is a very well rounded and truly caring individual who offers great insights without judgements. I feel lucky to have found her.
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Oksana had helped me out greatly in a time of need. She is a great listener and is compassionate. She also followed up frequently to check in.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Oksana is very compassionate and understanding. She has been very helpful getting me through some difficult times
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Oksana is a great listener who also comes up with salient ideas for dealing with difficult situations. She’s very easy to talk to and makes sure you feel at ease.
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I think Oksana is an asset to you company. This is my first Therapy experience and I am glad we were matched up together.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
I found Oksana to be very relatable and was keyed into my background and work experience in ways that were unexpected
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Oksana has been very helpful. She listens and gives me different ways to help me with my problems. I am going through postpartum and she makes me feel not alone and completely understood. I never feel judged during our sessions. I highly recommend her. She has been so helpful.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Really great listener & helps a ton with what you are feeling. I am happy to go forward with my journey & her words & wisdom.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I always feel like Oksana listens to what I have say. She responds in a professional but caring manner, and I feel supported and validated .
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
I was honestly nervous about start therapy but with Oksana made me feel comfortable to talk about my situation.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Oksana was very receptive and helpful
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love working with Oksana, she is very nice, calm, hears what your saying & really tries to help, I always feels better after our session to tackle whatever is next, she is like a warmth of comfort and I would highly recommend her.
Thank You Oksana
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I really enjoy and look forward to my sessions with Oksana. She provides great feedback and advice with different perspectives. I feel she is extremely knowledgeable in her field. After my 3 sessions I hope I can continue working with Oksana.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Oksana is a smart and caring person who goes out of her way to help. She's always available when needed.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Very helpful and is a great listener.
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Oksana for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Oksana is a godsend. From the very start, she has been attentive, responsive, proactively communicative, patient, professional… She really listens and makes you feel that you have her undivided attention, which you do. She offers an honest, objective perspective while remaining compassionate and caring. Oksana has intuition that is rare to find. She picks up on subtleties and walks you through thought processes to make it all make sense. Each session with her is like a breath of fresh air. I am so grateful for Oksana’s help!
Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Oksana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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