Shanene Romero

Shanene Romero is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and encourages small, practical steps toward feeling better. Shanene also supports clients who want faith-based therapy that includes their spiritual beliefs.

In sessions she focuses on listening first and making space for honest conversation. She uses techniques from Mindfulness Therapy to help clients stay present and notice difficult emotions without getting overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new actions in day-to-day life.

Shanene blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods to help clients name their values and take committed steps toward them. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering warmth and empathy while clients guide the pace of work. This mix aims to be practical and tailored rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her background includes three years of professional experience in clinical settings, including working in a residential treatment facility. That experience informs how she supports people through mood disorders, panic, and periods of isolation or life transition.

Shanene encourages clear, down-to-earth goals and checks in often about what is and isn’t working. She invites clients to start with a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their needs and rhythm.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Shanene commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting immediately. That approach can help with anxiety, panic, and settling strong emotions by practicing simple present-moment awareness exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another method she uses to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shanene will work together with each person to see which tools fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress and needs change. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The practical upside of online therapy is that it can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel, make scheduling more flexible, or allow a shorter check-in when time is tight. Whatever the format, Shanene aims to help people use therapy in ways that fit real life and momentum toward clearer goals.