Renette Herrera , LMFT

Renette Herrera is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with more than 13 years of experience supporting families, children, teenagers, and adults. She draws on extensive clinical work with anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, mood disorders, and addiction to tailor practical, empathetic care.

Her therapeutic stance is rooted in a person-centered, solution-focused philosophy that meets people where they are in their emotional journeys. She integrates a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and the Matrix Model for addiction so treatment can adapt to each person’s needs.

Renette’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and respectful. She works collaboratively with clients to identify patterns that no longer serve them, develop coping skills, and shift toward goals that bring greater confidence, joy, and balance. She aims to create a space for honest, often difficult conversations where clients feel heard and understood.

Whether addressing family dynamics, grief, intimacy and attachment issues, or life transitions, Renette emphasizes compassion, practical strategies, and shared decision-making to help clients move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Renette Herrera

Renette blends several practical approaches to help clients clarify values, build skills, and change unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that reflect personal values - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, chronic stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space so clients can explore concerns and find their own solutions; it is especially helpful for relationship and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression, anxiety, and other mood or behavior challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Renette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from different locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for ongoing work, immediate check-ins, or stepped pacing based on a client’s needs, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical, goal-oriented progress.