- client-centered approach
- CBT for thinking patterns
- EMDR for trauma processing
About Shirin
Shirin Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, motivation, and anger. She speaks English and draws on long experience to help people manage upsetting feelings and strained connections.
Shirin uses a client-centered approach, which means she starts by listening and getting to know each person. She aims to create a straightforward setting where clients can talk about what is bothering them. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical steps people can try between sessions.
She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to look at unhelpful thinking patterns and build different responses to those thoughts. Mindfulness-based ideas are introduced to help with staying present and noticing emotional reactions before they escalate. When trauma is part of the picture, EMDR may be part of the work as an option to process distressing memories.
Shirin often helps people who feel stuck after life changes, loss, or burnout. She also supports those facing career pressure, grief, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and intimacy-related issues. In session she focuses on clear goals and small, practical steps toward better day-to-day coping.
Her style is steady and conversational. She collaborates with each person to choose the approaches that fit their needs and pace. To begin, she guides clients through a simple first step to set clear priorities for therapy.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shirin integrates client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Client-centered work means sessions focus on listening and clarifying what matters most to the client, which helps set goals and priorities. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different ways to respond, useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns. EMDR is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact when trauma is present.Finding the right method is part of the process. She will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods based on goals and preferences. That collaborative step helps decide whether to focus on thought work, mindfulness exercises, trauma processing, or a mix of approaches.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Sessions can focus on practicing CBT skills, guided mindfulness exercises, or planning steps to manage anger between meetings, depending on the approach chosen.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger management alongside stress, relationship strain, trauma, and related issues such as control problems and communication difficulties.
How would she approach work on temper or resentment?
Her approach begins with listening and understanding personal triggers. She blends client-centered conversation with CBT and mindfulness skills to help change reactions over time.
What is her level of experience?
She has 26 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and related concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.