- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose
About Sharmaine
Sharmaine Whitten is a California LMFT with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and questions about life purpose.
Sharmaine helps people untangle relationship problems and communication breakdowns. She also supports those managing divorce or separation, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, panic attacks, and the weight of guilt or shame. Her work often focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her approach combines several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thinking and to try new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method guide conversations about connection and repair when relationships feel strained.
Sessions aim to be direct and conversational. Clients can expect a plan that addresses short-term goals and immediate coping strategies as well as longer-term questions about meaning and direction. Sharmaine encourages small experiments in daily life to test what helps and what does not.
Sharmaine works in English and practises in California. Her listed areas of focus include self-love, forgiveness, and communication skills. If someone is unsure whether this approach fits their needs, she asks a few questions up front to shape the first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that matter to them. It is useful for people wrestling with doubt about direction or purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and suggests steps to test different ways of thinking and acting. It can be practical for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharmaine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and she will suggest which methods to try. This decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The original biography did not list which session formats are available, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a weekday routine, to check in during a lunch break, or to reduce travel time. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and may be useful for a shorter check-in. Talk with Sharmaine about what will fit into your schedule and what feels practical for regular sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life purpose concerns. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, and panic attacks.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns and try practical changes. She also uses emotionally focused approaches for relationship repair.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a clinician. That experience includes supporting people through grief, relationship changes, and anxiety.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a CA LMFT and practices in California. The credential shown is LMFT.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are available.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on factors tied to location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process guides the first appointment and helps match goals.
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