- Relationship concerns
- Parenting challenges
- Self-esteem work
About Shawna
Shawna Rhymes-Danielson is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues young adults and their families often face.
Shawna helps people sort through stress and anxiety. She addresses motivation, confidence, and the practical problems that follow big transitions like moving, new jobs, or changes in relationships. Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk honestly about what is going on now.
She uses a mix of approaches to guide sessions. Clients may work on values-based choices with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and learn practical thinking skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how past relationships shape current ones. Mindfulness techniques and client-centered methods are added when they fit the person’s goals.
Shawna works with concerns that include grief around separation, anger, addiction, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption and foster care. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and workplace or career questions. Difficult topics such as trauma, abuse, guilt, and feelings of emptiness are part of her practice.
Sessions are conducted in English and Shawna accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It can be useful for dealing with directionless feelings, life transitions, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and shifting behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and practical coping skills.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Shawna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant to real-life challenges.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, or caregiving. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options that do not require being on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in virtual sessions to focus on coping strategies, values-based choices, and relationship patterns while fitting therapy into everyday schedules.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Shawna focuses on relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addiction, trauma, and related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, and career concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, mindfulness, and client-centered methods to address current problems and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, parenting, motivation, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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