Profile / United States
Shanekka Brown-Johnson, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Shanekka
Shanekka Brown-Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience in California. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her practice includes support for related concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and multicultural issues.
She has worked across many settings, including residential mental health, residential substance abuse treatment, schools, domestic violence and family shelters, and outpatient programs. That background gives her experience with a range of mental health challenges and life circumstances. She has supported people during recovery maintenance and adjustment after difficult events.
Her clinical work uses several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her practice and is used to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy when they fit the client’s needs.
Shanekka describes her approach as culturally aware and person-centered, paying attention to each individual’s background and identity. She has experience with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and with people from underserved or overlooked groups. That experience informs how she responds to different communication styles and cultural concerns.
Outside clinical work she develops workshops and educational materials aimed at expanding access to mental health resources. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial session to clarify goals and plan next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shanekka uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions often involve clear exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that can be practiced between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people clarify values and take action despite difficult feelings; work typically includes values-based goals and practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her toolkit, focusing on listening and reflecting so clients can follow their own priorities. Together these approaches support work on anxiety, depression, trauma aftereffects, and life transitions. She discusses options with each person and chooses techniques that match their goals and preferences. Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what works, adjust methods, and set small, measurable goals. That ongoing check-in helps shape session structure and homework. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use tools like screen-shared worksheets or digital thought logs. The focus is on practical skills and scheduling that fit everyday life.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, mood disorders, and family of origin issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. Sessions often include practical exercises and skill-building between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience across residential treatment, schools, domestic violence and family shelters, and outpatient settings. That range informs work with trauma, substance abuse recovery maintenance, and adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Alaska and California and practices in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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