Shirin Roberts , LMFT

Shirin Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 26 years of professional experience. She takes a client-centered approach, getting to know each person individually and tailoring support to their unique circumstances. As an LMFT, she brings specialized training in relationships and family dynamics while also addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Shirin emphasizes collaboration and empathy, working with clients to build an environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. Her style focuses on listening closely, validating experience, and helping clients identify practical steps toward more satisfying and resilient ways of living. She recognizes that seeking change requires courage and provides steady guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Over her career Shirin has supported people facing relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, and emotional distress, among other issues. Her practice centers on understanding each individual and partnering with them to explore goals, strengthen coping skills, and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shirin Roberts integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR into her work to address a range of emotional and relational concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where the person feels heard and respected - it supports self-discovery and helps people explore values, goals, and emotional needs. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. EMDR is a structured approach that can help people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirin works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors methods so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow therapy from familiar settings, and provide multiple ways to engage so clients can choose what feels most comfortable and effective for them.