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Shaniece Goodman

Shaniece Goodman

LMFT · California

Calm, practical support for emotional challenges

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  • Warm and affirming
  • Skill focused
  • Culturally responsive

About Shaniece

Shaniece Goodman, LMFT, helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and family concerns. She writes in plain terms and aims to make therapy feel approachable. Her practice is based in California and sessions are conducted in English.

Shaniece creates a warm, affirming space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming. She focuses on building self-compassion, improving how people communicate, and easing social anxiety. Sessions move at each person’s pace and focus on small, practical steps that can change daily life.

She pays attention to how past wounds and attachment patterns shape present behavior. That includes work around abandonment, attachment issues, and blended family stress. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, or the emotional fallout of major life changes.

Her work is informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Treatment goals are set together, and sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings. Shaniece aims to help clients notice patterns, practice new ways of coping, and strengthen relationships with themselves and others.

With three years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, she brings a culturally responsive lens to therapy. People who choose her can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on respect, curiosity, and steady progress.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Many clients find that evidence-based therapeutic techniques help them manage symptoms and improve relationships. Cognitive-focused techniques break problems into clear steps and teach skills for managing anxiety and depression. Work that focuses on attachment helps people recognize how early relationships shape current patterns and supports healthier ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress happens so the plan can change when needed.

The practical benefits of online therapy can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy life. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, and make it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules shift. Licensed professionals tailor cadence and homework to what works in a person’s daily routine, helping therapy mix with everyday responsibilities rather than compete with them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Shaniece address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and family concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize small steps, skills practice, and building self-compassion.

What is her clinical background?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with three years of experience working with people in emotionally difficult situations.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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