Counseling Rooted in Scripture + Clinical Excellence

As a Christian therapist, I provide:

• Scripture-based emotional support

• Clinically sound, evidence-based treatment

• Spirit-led guidance to restore hope and healing

• A safe space to talk openly about faith and conservatives values

• An haven where Lord Jesus can transform you from the inside and out by changing the way you think

• Aa oasis where the Lover of your soul, Lord Jesus can refresh your soul, calm your fears, give you peace and strengthen your faith

“"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

Online Christian Counseling In Southern California

We specialize in helping Christian women to navigate through life transitions, find solutions to their problems, overcome feelings of depression and anxiety, build up their faith and Christ confidence, and forgive themselves and others.

We offer Online Christian Counseling and by appointment only in person for Women in California.

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Distance from God

• Grief

• Life Transition (Empty-nest, Infidelity, Career Change, Etc)

• Low self esteem/Low self confidence

• Menopausal Transition

• Personal Growth

• Spiritual Growth

• Stress & Burnout

We use an integration approach of counseling that is Christ-Centered, Biblically Based, Prayerful Focused, Holy Spirit led with psychotherapy interventions such as Supportive Counseling, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psycho-education, and Evidence-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for healing, transformation, restoration, and overcoming mental health and life changes.

If you’re looking for Father God's answers and solutions to your life problems, then you've come to the right place.

If you're looking for quality Distinctively Christian Counseling sessions with a Christian Therapist that cares, God-fearing, loves Jesus, and is filled with the Holy Spirit, then you’ve come to the right place.

Call and schedule an appointment today. Call now!

Fees & Insurance for California Clients

Session Fees

Initial Intake Session (60 minutes): $175

Individual Christian Counseling (55 minutes): $150

Insurance Options

We accept select insurance plans in Florida, including:

• Aetna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum

• Out-of-Network (Superbill provided to request reimbursement)

Insurance acceptance is subject to verification and may vary based on your plan and state. Contact me to confirm your benefits.

If you prefer not to use insurance, private pay offers maximum privacy and flexibility in treatment.

Payment Methods

• Credit/debit cards

• HSA/FSA cards

• Online secure payments

*Ms Shelia is contracted to see clients who have Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Optum EAP, with Alma and Headway.

In-person sessions available only by appointment at:
19712 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92612

• You want therapy that fully honors your faith

• You want Scripture to guide your healing

• You desire emotional & spiritual breakthrough

• You need a therapist who hears the Holy Spirit

• You’re ready to walk boldly as the woman God created you to be

Together, we’ll address the roots of pain and ignite God’s purpose within you.

Why Christian Women in Southern California- Choose Distinctively Christian Counseling

Meet Your Licensed Christian Therapist

I’m Ms. Shelia, a devoted follower of Yeshua for over 40 years and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Christian Therapist committed to helping women experience healing, freedom, and restoration.

I believe therapy must minister to:

• The mind (renewed thinking)

• The heart (emotional healing)

• The spirit (relationship with the Lord Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit operating in one's life )

You don’t have to do this alone.

✔ HIPAA-secure virtual platform

✔ Flexible scheduling

✔ Private, Christ-centered sessions

✔ Valid for clients throughout the state of California

You can show up just as you are. Lord Jesus will take it from here.

Faith-Centered Therapy That Fits Your Life

Book Your Christian Counseling Session Today!

Begin your journey of healing and hope.

Contact Us Today!

Office Phone

949-782-7064

Email

sddwheeler@distinctivelychristiancounseling.com

We love helping clients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life's challenges.

Contact us today to schedule your 15 minutes consultation. We are committed to your privacy. Please do not include confidential or private information regarding your health condition in this form or any other form found on this website.

This form is for general questions or messages to Distinctively Christian Counseling.

Distinctively Christian Counseling is not a crisis facility. We do not provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 at any time to be connected to a trained crisis counselor, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.