- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Shanene
Shanene Romero is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, and lists life purpose among her focus areas. Sessions may include conversations about motivation, communication, and confidence as people consider what comes next.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. In practice she listens and then helps people try small changes. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing a different behavior, or practicing a brief mindfulness skill to steady strong feelings.
Her background includes work in a residential treatment setting and with couples, which informs how she responds to emotional crises and to patterns that repeat between people. She also offers faith-based therapy when a client wants to include spiritual beliefs in their work.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract goals. Conversations aim to make daily life easier to manage and decisions simpler to weigh. Shanene encourages people to notice what matters to them and to experiment with small choices that align with those values.
If someone is feeling stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health event, she helps them talk through options and next steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Approaches you may use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to small actions that reflect personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s viewpoint in the room. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s concerns so the client can find their own direction and make clearer decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try approaches that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as goals evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and options that can reduce travel time or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online conversations still focus on concrete skills such as thought testing, behavior experiments, and short mindfulness practices so clients can apply changes in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related areas such as life purpose and midlife reassessment.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style emphasizes listening first, then trying small, practical changes like thought records, behavior experiments, and brief mindfulness exercises to test new options.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience, including work in a residential treatment facility and with couples, which shapes her response to interpersonal patterns and crises.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.