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Shanene Romero

Shanene Romero, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for self-worth and mood

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3 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem focus
  • Faith-based option
  • Practical tools

About Shanene

Shanene Romero is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses codependency, communication problems, impulse-related concerns, and feelings of isolation. Shanene aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can name difficult thoughts and feelings and take steps toward clearer goals.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how she listens, making room for each person’s values and pace. Mindfulness tools are used to calm racing thoughts and build attention to the present moment.

Shanene has three years of professional experience, including work in residential treatment settings and with couples. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward: she checks in about what matters most, outlines options, and focuses on achievable steps. Faith-based guidance is available for clients who wish to include spiritual beliefs in their work.

Sessions are aimed at helping people improve communication, rebuild self-worth, manage mood shifts, and reduce panic or social anxiety. She encourages starting with a short matching questionnaire so the therapist and client can plan a first session that fits the client’s needs and timing.

Shanene offers therapy in English and practices under a California LMFT credential. To begin, use the continue button on this profile, complete the brief questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and when someone wants clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like panic or depression. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective, with the therapist offering empathetic listening to help people find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shanene treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Together the client and therapist will try techniques, check what helps, and adjust plans over time.

Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain momentum between visits. It also allows for shorter check-ins or sessions that better match a client’s schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to the online setting, using exercises, mindfulness practices, and clear homework to keep progress moving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanene commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, and panic.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach and listens for what matters to the client. Sessions emphasize practical steps and collaborative planning.

What is her background and experience?

She has three years of professional experience, including work in residential treatment and with couples. That experience informs her work with mood and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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