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Shirin Roberts, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Shirin
Shirin Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. She also addresses issues related to grief, addiction, sleep, parenting pressures, anger, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue.
Shirin uses a client-centered way of working that begins by listening to each person’s story. She focuses on what matters most to the client and helps identify practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions are conversational and direct. Clients can expect help noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses EMDR techniques when trauma memories are part of the difficulty, and mindfulness practices to help manage intense feelings. Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term goals and track progress.
Shirin aims to build a straightforward working plan with each client. That plan often includes specific skills to practice between sessions. Progress is checked regularly and adjusted if needed. The emphasis is on practical change rather than abstract theory.
She practices in California and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin the process.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Shirin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT focuses on practical experiments and skill practice that target symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that affect relationships.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening closely to what the client says and adapting sessions to the person’s pace. When trauma memories are part of the problem, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce the intensity of those memories and related distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shirin will discuss options with each client and decide together which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision guides what skills and exercises will be used between sessions.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm how sessions are delivered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent appointments and practice skills in day-to-day settings.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Additional areas include grief, addiction, sleep problems, parenting pressures, career issues, bipolar and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She follows a client-centered style that starts with listening and understanding the person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience as a therapist in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How does payment and cost work?
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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