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Shanene Romero

Shanene Romero, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for depression and mood concerns

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  • Depression and mood
  • Mindfulness and ACT
  • Faith-inclusive options

About Shanene

Shanene Romero is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She supports people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. Shanene aims to make the first step feel manageable and respects each person's pace.

She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Shanene listens without judgment and helps clients talk through thoughts and feelings. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and acceptance-based tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes.

Sessions often focus on everyday problems - managing panic or mood swings, improving communication, or rebuilding confidence after a separation. Shanene also works with people coping with codependency, loneliness, guilt and shame, and challenges around life purpose and midlife change. She can include a client's faith in therapy when wished.

With three years of professional experience, much of her work has been in residential settings and relationship-focused situations. That background informs a practical, grounded approach that emphasizes skills you can use between sessions. Shanene supports clients who want clear strategies alongside a warm, client-centered space for reflection.

To begin, she asks people to share their goals and what matters most to them. Sessions are a collaborative effort to find manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning and a stronger sense of self.

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Therapy approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns like panic or negative self-talk. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shanene will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts tools over time so therapy stays relevant to day-to-day needs and progress.

Confirm current online session formats before booking to know which options she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. They also let people continue momentum between in-person visits and practice skills in the settings where challenges occur. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while helping clients build routines that work for their lives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and related issues such as panic, shame, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and practical. She listens without judgment and helps clients try small, concrete changes between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience, including work in a residential treatment setting and practice with relationship-focused concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and she practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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