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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion-focused tools
About Sharmaine
LMFT in California with 5 years of experience, Sharmaine Whitten helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, and big life changes. She works with adults who are dealing with communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, panic attacks, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Sharmaine uses practical, evidence-based approaches. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and increase valued action. For relationship concerns she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to improve communication and emotional connection. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify next steps and build momentum.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Sharmaine helps people notice patterns that cause distress, try small behavioral experiments, and practice clearer ways of talking with others. When grief or transition is present, she focuses on pacing, meaning-making, and managing daily tasks alongside feelings.
Her approach balances short-term problem solving with deeper emotional work when needed. She discusses options and sets goals collaboratively so people know what each session will aim to accomplish. The work usually involves skills practice between sessions and checking progress over time.
Sharmaine is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - in California. She offers sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments and skill practice, which can reduce symptoms of depression and panic when applied consistently.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharmaine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit current goals and preferences. She discusses options and adapts techniques so sessions focus on what the client most wants to change or understand.
Confirm available session formats before booking to know how appointments are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also support using real-life examples and homework between appointments, since exercises can be done in everyday settings. If you want to discuss which approach or format might suit your situation, bring that up during the matching questionnaire and first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses goal-oriented, conversational sessions that combine skill practice with emotional work. Expect a mix of practical exercises and discussion about patterns that maintain problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work on relationship and mood-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided only to clients within the supported region.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the pricing details for your area before booking.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.