- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Shanekka
Shanekka Brown-Johnson is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses concerns linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
Her background includes work in residential mental health, residential substance abuse treatment, schools, domestic violence and family shelters, and outpatient settings. That variety informs a practical approach to problems that often feel overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can use between meetings and on skills to manage difficult moments.
Therapy draws from several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small actions toward them. Motivational Interviewing is brought in when people want help deciding or committing to change.
Shanekka emphasizes culturally aware, person-centered work that recognizes each client’s background. She has experience with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and with people from underserved groups. That experience shapes how she talks about identity, culture, and past hurts.
Practical matters are part of her focus. The goal is to leave sessions with something to try and to notice what works. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most and take small, committed steps toward those values; it is useful for someone reassessing career, relationships, or life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps clarify ambivalence and build motivation to try new behaviors.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on the person’s goals, preferences, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. That collaboration includes checking in and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every session. These practical benefits help people apply tools learned in sessions to real situations without promising a particular service format.
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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods like CBT and ACT to help clarify values and test small changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience across settings such as residential treatment, schools, shelters, and outpatient care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Alaska and California and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.