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Shawna Rhymes-Danielson

Shawna Rhymes-Danielson, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical, compassionate therapy for greater confidence

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10 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Builds self esteem
  • Focuses on relationships
  • Ten years experience

About Shawna

Shawna Rhymes-Danielson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings ten years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, and life changes. Shawna focuses on building confidence and improving self esteem so people can take clearer steps forward.

She emphasizes a calm, open space where clients can talk without fear of judgment. Sessions are conversational and practical. Shawna listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people try small changes between meetings.

Her work draws on methods that help people notice their thoughts, connect with important values, and change unhelpful patterns. She often uses mindfulness to slow things down and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift upsetting thinking. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about close relationships and repeating patterns from the past.

Shawna has supported people facing parenting stress, relationship strain, grief from separation, and difficulties tied to addiction or chronic illness. She also helps with issues like shame, forgiveness, and career stress. The focus is on practical steps and clearer decisions rather than long explanations.

People who choose Shawna can expect a steady, empathetic approach that balances understanding with action. She helps clients set goals and track small gains. To begin, readers should use the provider's matching process and follow the matching and scheduling steps.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then choose actions guided by personal values. It can be useful for self esteem, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it can help with relationship worries and repeating behavior cycles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. That conversation guides whether ACT, attachment-focused work, or other methods are emphasized, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a licensed professional from a distance, which helps people in different time zones or those who cannot travel to an office. Ask about scheduling and any practical details when you start the matching process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people with relationship strain, parenting stress, low self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma, anger, and career challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is conversational and practical with an emphasis on listening without judgment and trying small, doable changes between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, motivation, and related concerns.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practicing there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are accepted; confirm any time zone or scheduling details when you book.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?

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?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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