About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-informed EMDR
About Shirin
Shirin Roberts is a California LMFT with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and parenting challenges. Her approach is grounded in getting to know each person and responding to their practical concerns.
She uses a client-centered style that begins by listening to what matters most to the individual. Sessions focus on identifying immediate problems and workable steps. That can mean practicing coping skills for anxiety, talking through relationship patterns, or making small behavior changes that add up.
Shirin also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. For trauma-related concerns she includes EMDR techniques alongside mindfulness practices when appropriate. Solution-focused tools are used to set short-term goals and track progress.
In conversation she aims to be direct and clear. People can expect practical options rather than long theory. Sessions are intended to help with day-to-day difficulties such as sleep disruption, anger, grief, addiction concerns, or career stress.
Her background includes a long career supporting adults through life transitions, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and chronic illness challenges. She works in English and practices in California as an LMFT. To start she asks people to describe what’s most pressing, then she and the client agree the next steps together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. Online sessions can use the same listening-first approach to identify what is most pressing and practical steps to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns and test new behaviors; it adapts well to online sessions because exercises and homework can be reviewed between meetings. EMDR for trauma uses guided eye movement or bilateral stimulation methods alongside talk work; when offered it is adapted to an online setting with the therapist guiding the process.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and any past therapy experience and then recommend one or a mix of methods. That plan can be adjusted as work proceeds so the client remains part of the decision-making.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make follow-up between sessions easier to manage. Discussing scheduling and how sessions will run is part of the first meeting so practical arrangements match everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, sleep problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then offers strategies such as CBT techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused planning, or EMDR for trauma.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a broad range of life and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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