- 14 years experience
- Person-centered care
- Evidence-based tools
About Shanekka
Shanekka Brown-Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to what feels most urgent. Parents and adults find her practical and steady when worries feel overwhelming.
She has 14 years of experience across residential mental health, substance abuse treatment, schools, and shelters. That background shapes hands-on strategies for daily life. In sessions she focuses on skills that reduce intense moments and improve everyday functioning.
Her approach combines several well-known methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These methods are used to identify patterns, test small changes, and build coping tools. She also draws on narrative and client-centered ideas to help people tell their story and find forward movement.
Shanekka has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and with people facing trauma, substance concerns, and major transitions. That experience informs how she tailors treatment to each person’s history and culture.
She also runs workshops and creates educational materials aimed at expanding access to mental health support. People who want a practical partner for managing panic, anxiety, or major life shifts often choose her for clear steps and steady guidance.
Therapeutic tools for online care and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small actions that can move daily life in a chosen direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches clear techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and supports commitment through gentle, guided conversation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, comfort level, and practical needs. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust the plan as progress or challenges appear. The therapist’s background in varied settings aims to make therapy fit ordinary life. The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into the week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they work on anxiety, panic, and life transitions.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shanekka help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-centered. Shanekka uses skill-building, reflective listening, and collaborative goal-setting to help manage symptoms day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of experience across residential care, substance treatment, schools, shelters, and outpatient settings. That variety informs a practical approach to common and complex problems.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Alaska and California and based in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.