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Shirin Roberts

Shirin Roberts

LMFT

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Client-centered care
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Practical coping skills

About Shirin

Shirin Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth for anyone feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.

Shirin uses a client-centered way of working, which means she listens first and tailors the work to each person's needs. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She helps people build confidence, motivation, and practical coping skills that fit day-to-day life.

Her toolbox includes mindfulness practices that teach present-moment awareness and grounding. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. For trauma-related concerns she incorporates techniques meant to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Shirin works collaboratively, helping people set priorities and try out new ways of handling problems between meetings. She also supports people managing grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and major life changes.

People who want straightforward, compassionate guidance often find her style helpful. She encourages taking the first step and offers steady support through the ups and downs of changing habits and relationships.

How her approaches translate to online work

Shirin commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people develop present-moment awareness and grounding skills that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and shaping the work around each person’s concerns and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, emphasizes noticing thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to improve mood and functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, comfort level, and the problem they want to address. That means techniques can shift over time as needs change.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making scheduling easier. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, flexible timing around work or caregiving, and practice of skills between meetings in the setting where they occur. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, cognitive tools, and trauma-focused strategies to an online format while keeping the focus on practical steps and real-life progress.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Shirin help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and related issues listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She practices in a client-centered manner and uses practical methods like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and for people located in California.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What is the first step to begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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