- Focus on thoughts and habits
- Evidence-based techniques
- California LMFT
About Shaniece
Shaniece Goodman is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and family-related concerns. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so clients can use what they learn in daily life. Shaniece writes in a warm, respectful way and focuses on meeting each person where they are.
Her sessions center on building self-compassion and clearer communication. She works with people on social anxiety, feelings of isolation, shame, and relationship patterns that feel stuck. Shaniece brings a culturally responsive perspective and pays attention to each person’s background and identity.
Shaniece draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create a collaborative process. She helps clients name patterns, practice different ways of responding, and try small behavioral changes that fit their life. The work mixes talking through problems with concrete skill building.
Over three years of clinical experience in California shapes her practical focus. She supports people navigating adoption and foster care questions, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, blended family challenges, and other complex situations. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and increase coping options.
People who choose Shaniece can expect steady pacing and clear steps to practice between sessions. She emphasizes strength, healing from past wounds, and creating more satisfying connections with others.
Her sessions center on building self-compassion and clearer communication. She works with people on social anxiety, feelings of isolation, shame, and relationship patterns that feel stuck. Shaniece brings a culturally responsive perspective and pays attention to each person’s background and identity.
Shaniece draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create a collaborative process. She helps clients name patterns, practice different ways of responding, and try small behavioral changes that fit their life. The work mixes talking through problems with concrete skill building.
Over three years of clinical experience in California shapes her practical focus. She supports people navigating adoption and foster care questions, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and pain, blended family challenges, and other complex situations. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and increase coping options.
People who choose Shaniece can expect steady pacing and clear steps to practice between sessions. She emphasizes strength, healing from past wounds, and creating more satisfying connections with others.
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
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Shaniece bases her work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, habits, and interpersonal patterns. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice more balanced thinking; this can ease anxiety and improve daily decision making. Another approach emphasizes behavior change through small, manageable steps and practice between sessions to build new habits and reduce avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shaniece collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress and preferences become clearer.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if that helps someone focus, or permit longer-shape work when people want deeper processing. Ask about the current session formats to match the practical needs of everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shaniece address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and family-related difficulties. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, blended family challenges, chronic illness and more.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize building self-compassion, clearer communication, and small habit changes that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working as a therapist in California.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.