Sheila Bharat

Mental Health Specialist

 Sheila (pr. “Shay-la”) (she/her) comes to this work as an immigrant from Tashkent, Uzbekistan and is a bilingual (English/Russian) therapist, guided by the values of abolition. A large portion of her work has been supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and immigrant adolescents, adults, and elders. She offers support with treating depression, anxiety and PTSD and has experience working with clients struggling with ambiguous loss, migration and cultural adjustment, queer identities, and ongoing impacts of various forms of oppression. She approaches each client with deep curiosity about the ways they have had to adapt to get them this far, and honors their strengths and joy.

Sheila’s approach is warm and personable, as well as trauma-informed and relational. She works psychodynamically and is an IFS-trained provider. Outside of work, Sheila enjoys spending time in the sun with a good book, running, and cooking for her loved ones.

Email: sheila.bharat@cerieastbay.org