- Client-Centered approach
- CBT techniques
- EMDR when needed
About Shirin
Shirin Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She uses a client-centered style and spends time getting to know each person. Sessions are presented plainly and with respect for what the client brings.
In sessions she listens closely and follows what matters most to the client. She helps people notice patterns that repeat from their family of origin and how those patterns affect current relationships and choices. She uses clear questions and reflections to help people name what they are feeling and thinking.
Shirin draws on a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, to help with day-to-day coping and mood concerns. She also uses EMDR when trauma memories are a central issue and solution-focused techniques for specific goals. These tools are used in straightforward ways to address things like sleep problems, grief, parenting strain, and career stress.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Clients work on small, doable steps between meetings when that makes sense. Shirin aims to adjust the pace based on each person’s needs and comfort.
Her practice covers a wide set of concerns that include addiction, intimacy-related issues, bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue, and family problems. People who want to examine how early family roles still shape them now often find this focus useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation, reflecting back what the client says, and helping the client clarify goals and priorities. It is useful for relationship worries, self-esteem, and coping with day-to-day stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Online CBT sessions include practical exercises, tracking thoughts and activities between meetings, and testing small changes to see what helps with anxiety, sleep, or mood problems.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is sometimes used when painful memories are central. In an online setting EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories with the therapist's step-by-step support, aimed at reducing the intensity of those memories when they are interfering with daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That process may start with simple, conversation-based steps and then add structured techniques if they feel helpful.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit a meeting into work breaks, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and work on steady progress.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered, focused on listening and following what matters to the client. She uses practical questions and reflections rather than long lectures.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost arrangements?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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