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Shaniece Goodman

Shaniece Goodman, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for stress and trauma

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Experience

3+ years

Credentials

LMFT

Languages

English

Based in

California

  • Focus on practical skills
  • Culturally responsive care
  • Supports communication

About Shaniece

Shaniece Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related concerns. She focuses on real-life problems like communication struggles, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation or shame. Shaniece aims to create a calm, accepting space so people can begin to feel steadier and more capable.

She works in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions focus on identifying what matters most to the client and building practical skills to manage symptoms day to day. Shaniece uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on relationships, self-worth, and coping with difficult emotions.

Her practice emphasizes cultural responsiveness and attention to each person’s background and identity. That means she listens for how life experience shapes behavior and tailors suggestions to fit the client’s world. Shaniece helps people build better communication and stronger boundaries while reducing shame and isolation.

With three years of clinical experience as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), she blends warmth with focused problem-solving. Clients can expect a mix of skill building, emotional processing, and practical steps to move forward. The aim is steady progress and clearer choices, not quick fixes.

Shaniece practices in California and conducts sessions in English. To start, a short intake and goal-setting conversation help define priorities and next steps.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Shaniece draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom relief and real-life change. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and depression, such as breathing strategies, thought awareness, and simple behavioral changes to reduce avoidance and increase daily activity. These techniques aim to help people feel less overwhelmed and more able to manage stressful moments.

Another approach emphasizes improving communication and attachment-related concerns. Work in this area includes learning how to state needs clearly, set boundaries, and repair hurt in relationships. This helps when isolation, abandonment fears, or ongoing conflict make it hard to connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shaniece collaborates with each person to spot which techniques match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She adjusts plans as progress is made so work stays practical and relevant.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Shaniece during the intake to choose approaches and session arrangements that fit your routine.

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

License details

LMFT · California
161576
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1225764426

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions. Additional focus areas include communication problems, attachment concerns, aging issues, and coping after loss or illness.

What is her therapeutic style?

She takes a collaborative, straightforward style that blends listening with concrete skill building. Sessions often focus on communication, coping tools, and reducing shame or isolation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working as a therapist. That time has included supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

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 based on the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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