- Anxiety relief
- Trauma support
- Adoption concerns
About Shanekka
Shanekka Brown-Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and big life changes. She works with individuals who are coping with trauma, relationship and workplace problems, and issues tied to identity and belonging. Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical steps that can ease daily strain.
She draws on 14 years of clinical experience across settings such as residential mental health, substance abuse treatment, schools, and shelters. That background gives her a wide view of how problems show up at home, at work, and in community settings. Shanekka uses clear, evidence-based methods and adapts them to each person's background and needs.
In sessions she emphasizes a person-centered, culturally aware style. Conversations often focus on goals you care about and small skills to try between meetings. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with narrative work and motivational methods to help clients shift habits and make different choices.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. These methods support coping with intense emotions, reducing avoidance, and building values-based action. Shanekka pays attention to issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns when they affect a person's wellbeing.
Outside direct care she develops training and educational materials aimed at expanding access to mental health resources. People who choose to work with her can expect practical guidance, culturally responsive listening, and a collaborative plan for change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action that lines up with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior by practicing specific skills and testing what works. It often helps with panic, mood disorders, and worry. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to boost readiness for change by clarifying personal reasons and small next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which methods to emphasize and adapt as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep continuity when life is busy. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer therapy conversations depending on need. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and what will work best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
California, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and culturally aware. She uses practical, evidence-based tools and tailors them to each person’s goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of experience in settings such as residential mental health, substance abuse treatment, schools, and shelters. That range informs how she approaches diverse challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMFT with licensure in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.