Shirin Roberts, LMFT

Shirin Roberts is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 26 years of professional experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps parents and individuals can take to feel steadier. She listens closely and helps clients sort thoughts and choices one step at a time.

She uses a client-centered approach that starts by learning what matters most to each person. From there she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior that make stress and anxiety worse. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related work and mindfulness techniques to build calm and presence when things feel overwhelming.

Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Expect clear goals, small experiments to try between sessions, and regular check-ins about what is or isn't working. The focus is on skills you can use at home to improve sleep, manage anger, handle grief, or cope with life changes.

Roberts has supported people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, bipolar and depressive symptoms, caregiver fatigue, and medical or aging challenges. She pays attention to family of origin patterns, blended family dynamics, and communication problems that affect day-to-day life.

Therapy is offered in English and is available to residents of California. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

Practical approaches for online care

Shirin blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and focus on real-life problem solving. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers tools for managing anxiety, mood, and sleep. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, respect, and collaborating on goals to make sure the plan fits each person's priorities.

She may also use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related concerns when appropriate, which involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when they can, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats give flexibility to fit sessions into busy family and work routines.