Shanene Romero

Shanene Romero is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She aims to make early steps feel manageable. Shanene emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental tone and invites honest conversation about thoughts and feelings.

She offers faith-based options for clients who want their spiritual beliefs included in sessions. Her approach focuses on building clarity and motivation so people can take practical steps toward feeling better. Sessions emphasize listening first, then working together on clear goals.

Shanene draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. These tools are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, change small behaviors, and practice new ways of responding to strong emotions.

With three years of clinical experience in California settings including residential care, she brings direct, practical experience with mood disorders and crisis-prone symptoms. She uses that background to help people make steady progress rather than rushing to quick fixes.

The first meeting focuses on matching goals and deciding what to try next. Shanene encourages open conversation about expectations, values, and any spiritual needs people want included. This creates a plan that fits daily life and personal priorities.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like panic or persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy centers on building a trusting relationship where the client leads the pace and topics of change.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shanene works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will check in about what feels helpful and adjust techniques over time so the plan matches real life needs.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It can also help people try tools like mindfulness exercises or behavioral experiments between meetings to see what makes a difference in day-to-day life.