Shari Unitan, LMFT
Empowering Families Through Connection
Family Court Services in:
Meet Shari Unitan, LMFT
Real Connection.
Clinical Integrity.
My approach combines clinical expertise with deep empathy and collaboration. Whether you're navigating family conflict, parenting challenges, or court-related processes, I provide a grounded, transparent, and connection-centered experience.
With a focus on understanding the unique dynamics of each family system, I help parents and families find clarity, healing, and pathways forward during life's most challenging transitions.
LMFT • Telehealth statewide • Parenting Coordination • Evaluations • Expert Testimony
Who I Help
Providing therapy and family court support for parents, families, and professionals.
Parents & Families
Individual Psychotherapy for young children, teens and parents. Co-Parenting Counseling, Private Mediation & Family Therapy.
Attorneys & Courts
Parenting Plan (Custody) Evaluations, Parenting Coordination, Recommending Mediation, BFA's and Expert Testimony.
How I Support Families
& Professionals
I provide compassionate, evidence-based services to help families navigate complex emotional and legal situations with clarity and care.
For Families & Children
Psychotherapy & Assessments – Supporting children and families through evaluation and treatment across California.
Child Custody & Parenting Plan Evaluations – Offering objective, court-informed assessments to support the best interests of the child.
For Parents
Parenting Coordination &
Co-Parenting Counseling – Helping parents improve communication, reduce conflict, and create stable co-parenting environments.
Private Mediation – Guiding families toward peaceful, collaborative resolutions outside of court.
Consultation
Consultation & Expert Witness Testimony – Providing clinical expertise and professional insight for attorneys, courts, and licensed mental health professionals.
How I Work
Connect
We begin with a brief conversation to understand your needs.
Clarify
Together, we outline goals, process, and support approach.
Care & Continue
Providing clear, compassionate, and professional follow-through.
Service Area
FAMILY COURT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN:
Telehealth services available statewide in California.
"Shari Unitan is an excellent provider, and I trust her insight and experience unequivocally. She has considerable knowledge and experience in the mental health field, particularly working with children, the courts, CPS, etc. in the context of reunification therapy, family therapy, and the like."
– Bay Area Attorney
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Location
333 Estudillo Avenue, Suite 211
San Leandro, CA 94577
Shari Unitan, LMFT
Empowering families through connection and clinical expertise.
Come as You Are — An Inclusive, Affirming Space
I am committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all. I do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of my activities, services, or operations. Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued.