About
Shayla St James
Shayla has provided clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families in both outpatient and non-profit settings. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities, including but not limited to CBT, trauma-focused treatment models, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness based techniques. Shayla believes in and affirms the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She approaches therapy from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration all aspects of an individual’s life that may impact one’s overall wellbeing. Shayla believes the most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship developed between client and therapist. She understands that every individual is unique and tailors her approach to each client’s individual needs and goals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, going to concerts, and watching documentaries.
Trained in evidence-based care
All Handspring therapists are trained to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. We match every family based on their child’s needs and each therapist’s specialties.
A whole team behind every therapist
Every Handspring therapist is a Handspring employee with:
Ongoing clinical supervision
Regular supervision from our clinical team.
Weekly case consultation
The team meets every week to review cases and share what’s working.
Ongoing evidence-based training
Regular, required training keeps every therapist current on the research.
Want to work with this therapist?
Mention their name when you book. We’ll walk through your child’s needs together to confirm the best fit.