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Sheila Sayani Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT

Sheila Sayani, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC. She has a wide range of experience with a variety of populations, spanning from infants with special needs, to children, adolescents, couples, families and trauma victims. She has worked in school, hospital and clinic settings with communication skills, attachment & relationships, parenting and child development.

Office Location:
16055 Ventura Boulevard Suite 555
Encino, California
91436
United States
Phone: 818- 804-7040

Professional Website: www.SayTherapy.com

July 3, 2014
by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT

practicing presence

Practicing Presence

July 3, 2014 04:55 by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT  [About the Author]

practicing presence
How often can you say that you are fully present in the moment? It’s a hard question to answer, especially if you haven’t asked what that actually means. The ability to be in the moment involves attention and presence to experience a moment with all its fullness. That is, your mind, your body, and all your senses are focused in that moment. [More]

June 21, 2014
by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT

improving intimacyinyour relationship

Improving Intimacy in your Relationship

June 21, 2014 04:55 by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT  [About the Author]

improving intimacyinyour relationship
Intimacy is one of the most important facets of a relationship. It is the connection and bond formed between two individuals; and the deeper the connection and bond, the higher the intimacy. In a relationship, intimacy can be experienced both emotionally and physically. When it comes to sex, some believe the act of sex creates deeper intimacy, whereas others feel that intimacy leads to sex. [More]

May 21, 2014
by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT

10 things you can do nowto make tomorrowa happier day

10 Things You Can Do Now to Make Tomorrow a Happier Day

May 21, 2014 04:55 by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT  [About the Author]

10 things you can do nowto make tomorrowa happier day
Since happiness is an individual experience, it is important to identify the things that make you happy, and to start incorporating more of these moments into your life. While we cannot define happiness with unified agreement, we must each ask ourselves, what can I do to create opportunities for happiness? When you ask yourself this question, then you can explore and define the moments that create happiness and joy. Here are 10 things you can do now to construct moments where happiness may be experienced in your life. [More]

April 5, 2014
by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT

positive waysto use social mediato connecttoyour childs world

Positive Ways to Use Social Media to Connect to your Child's World

April 5, 2014 04:55 by Sheila Sayani, MA, MFT  [About the Author]

positive waysto use social mediato connecttoyour childs world
While there are many precautions that should be considered when it comes to children/teens and social media, we have come to a time when facing it with a positive attitude may be the key to helping children use these mediums appropriately. Some curiosity, exploration and healthy discussion with your children can go a long way. So, the next time you see your child giggling at something on their phone, engage them in a conversation. Learn their language so you can speak their language. [More]