- Compassionate listening
- Goal-focused sessions
- Culturally responsive care
About Shaniece
Shaniece Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and related challenges. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Her tone is compassionate and direct, aimed at people who need straightforward support.
She creates a calm, affirming space where clients can talk through what feels stuck. Sessions emphasize improving communication, building self-compassion, and reducing feelings of isolation and shame. Shaniece pays attention to each person's background and experiences to shape the work together.
Her practice often addresses family-related concerns such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and attachment or abandonment worries. She also supports people managing chronic illness, cancer, aging-related concerns, and the emotional aftermath of disasters or other major life events. Shaniece will listen closely to how these issues show up in day-to-day life.
Shaniece uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means the work focuses on strategies that have been shown to help people feel better and function more effectively. She aims to help clients develop clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and stronger coping skills.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach. Shaniece works with each person to set goals and try practical tools between sessions. The emphasis is on steady progress and realistic steps that fit into everyday life.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Shaniece draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes building stronger communication and boundary skills so people can handle everyday relationship stress more effectively. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and painful memories in ways that reduce their hold on daily life and improve functioning. Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Shaniece works with clients to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods when something isn’t working. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs and preferences. If you are considering online care, confirm current session options before booking. The main practical advantages are flexibility and easier fit into a busy schedule. Online sessions can save travel time, allow more frequent check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep therapy during life transitions. They also make it easier to schedule shorter phone or video check-ins on a break from work or between other commitments. Ask about format options when you match so scheduling fits your day and your goals.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shaniece address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and family-related concerns. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize clear communication, self-compassion, and tools that can be used between appointments.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.