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Shilloy Sanchez-Lomeli, LMFT, Ph.D.c

Clinical Therapist

Shilloy Sanchez Lomeli, a dedicated Clinical Psychotherapist, is passionate about fostering resilience and creating meaningful change in the lives of her clients. With over two decades of experience and a warm, client-centered approach, she guides families, couples, and individuals (adolescents and adults) through transformative therapeutic journeys to restore self-worth, confidence, and purpose.

Specializing in family therapy and couples, Shilloy helps families strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate generational patterns. She works closely with parents to address early childhood and adolescent challenges, fostering healthier dynamics and deeper connections. Her work with couples emphasizes building trust, enhancing intimacy, and resolving conflicts through relationship-focused care, assisting couples in creating a partnership based on respect, love, and understanding.

Shilloy is equally passionate about working with adolescents and adults, offering personalized support to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fear while fostering self-awareness and compassion. Her tailored approach helps clients navigate life transitions, heal from anxiety and trauma, and embrace resilience.

In addition to her clinical work, Shilloy is deeply invested in exploring the impact of technology on mental health and relationships. Her doctoral research, Ancient Threads, Digital Webs, examines the unconscious dynamics of smartphone use, influencing her commitment to helping clients develop healthier relationships with screens, navigate digital stress, and cultivate mindfulness in the face of modern challenges.

As a mother and grandmother, Shilloy brings a deeply personal understanding of family dynamics to her professional expertise. She is committed to advancing Milika’s mission of becoming a leader in mental health and resilience, empowering families, couples, and individuals to navigate today’s fast-paced world with strength, connection, and adaptability.

 

More About Shilloy

Education

  • Ph.D. in Depth Psychology, Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices
  • Clinical Trainings: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Janina Fischer TIST Model, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Conflict-Related and Other Trauma: Antioch University
  • B.A. in Psychology, California State University, Long Beach

 

Works With

  • Families (all ages)
  • Couples (all ages)
  • Children (5-10)
  • Pre-Teens (10-12)
  • Teenagers (13+)
  • Adults (18+)

Modalities

  • Depth Psychology
  • Integrative Trauma Resourcing
  • Attachment Centered
  • Somatic Awareness
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • HeartMath
  • Digital Wellbeing
  • Psychoeducation

Areas of Focus

  • Family Dynamics
  • Parenting Support
  • Couples/Relationship Counseling
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Trauma & Dissociation
  • Emotional Regulation & Resilience Building
  • Digital Health in Children, Adolescents & Young Adults

Fun Facts

  • Wannabe CrossFitter who’s crushed three marathons and can deadlift more than 200 lbs
  • She shares her home with her husband, a hilariously stubborn blind Frenchie, and a 110-pound Cane Corso “puppy” who thinks he's a lap dog.
  • Currently penning the next bestseller on digital citizenship.

Ready to get started?

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