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Shanene Romero

Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and relationships

LMFT California

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Shanene

Shanene Romero is an LMFT based in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges. With three years of clinical experience, she draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients clarify goals, reduce distress, and strengthen coping skills.

Background and approach

She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and work toward meaningful change. Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based and client-centered elements, and she incorporates mindfulness practices as appropriate.

Shanene is open to integrating faith-based perspectives when clients wish to bring spiritual beliefs into therapy. She offers sessions through multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules, and she encourages people who are ready to take a first step to begin a purposeful course of work together.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Shanene uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, mood concerns, and relationship patterns. She also integrates acceptance and commitment therapy to support people in clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shanene works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to attend regularly, maintain continuity of care, and access therapy from wherever a client is located within California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanene commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and related concerns such as codependency and panic symptoms.
What therapeutic approach can I expect in sessions?
Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and commitment, client-centered, and mindfulness approaches to help clients change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience providing therapeutic care in clinical settings and working with people facing mood and relationship challenges.
Where is Shanene licensed and practicing?
Shanene is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California holding CA LMFT 147041.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability to get started.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English