I am Dr. Sheila Vidal, a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Virginia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Through Next Mission Recovery Psychology, PC, I provide trauma-informed, ACT-led therapy for adults navigating PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), moral injury, anxiety, and attachment challenges rooted in chronic or early-life stress. I offer secure telehealth throughout California and Virginia, with limited in-person sessions by appointment at my Folsom, CA office. My practice serves veterans, first responders, reservists, law enforcement, caregivers, and professionals in high-responsibility and security-clearance roles. My background includes trauma-focused work as a psychologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, treating combat-related PTSD, military sexual trauma, and moral injury. I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and clinical training at the DC Superior Court. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies from Hawaii Pacific University. My approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) within a trauma-informed, client-centered framework, helping adults build psychological flexibility and move toward values-guided lives. I work without insurance to protect client privacy, making this an ideal fit for professionals and clearance holders who require absolute confidentiality.
| Degree | Major | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsyD | Clinical Psychology | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | 2019 |
| Association | Website |
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| Association for Contextual Behavioral Science | https://contextualscience.org/ |
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