- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Shanekka
Shanekka Brown-Johnson is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 14 years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Shanekka works with adults navigating common and complex struggles of early adulthood and beyond.
She brings practical, experience-based support rather than academic jargon. Sessions often focus on managing anxiety, reducing panic attacks, addressing mood concerns, and repairing the effects of past trauma. She also helps people dealing with identity questions, loneliness, and major life transitions such as job and relationship changes.
Shanekka has worked across many settings, including residential mental health, substance abuse treatment, schools, domestic violence and family shelters, and outpatient care. That range informs a down-to-earth approach to real-life problems like workplace stress, communication breakdowns, and caregiver strain.
Her methods draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. In practice this means talking through thought patterns, trying new coping skills, and identifying values that guide decisions.
She is experienced with multicultural and underserved populations and addresses family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, guilt and shame, and multicultural stressors. People who want clear, actionable steps and steady support to handle anxiety, depression, or a big life change may find her approach helpful.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values rather than getting stuck in difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in high-stress moments.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Shanekka will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend without traveling. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help clients practice new skills in real life and build routines that support daily functioning.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like panic attacks and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes practical, evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing with client-centered conversation and narrative work.
How long has she practiced?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings, including residential care, schools, shelters, and outpatient treatment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Alaska and California and practices out of California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats she offers.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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