Shanee Brown, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Shanee!

I help individuals navigate trauma, transition, and personal growth; My work is grounded in compassion, clarity, and partnership — offering a safe, supportive space for you to strengthen your well-being and move toward a more grounded, confident version of yourself.

My focus

I work with individuals, couples, and youth navigating trauma, major life transitions, or periods of personal growth. I specialize in providing person‑centered, collaborative therapy that helps clients build stability, resilience, and meaningful change.

My approach

I am committed to providing comprehensive treatment to clients that considers, not only the troubling behavior or concern, but rather, explores the pathway that clients traveled long before they arrived at their present destination. You may have experienced negative behaviors or responses and felt as though you lacked control over what occurred.

My communication style

My communication style is clear, direct, and grounded in professionalism, while still maintaining a warm, collaborative tone. My approach reflects a balance of clinical precision and nurturing presence, helping people feel both informed and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

My professional journey began at the University of Southern California, where your social work training laid the foundation for a career committed to service, advocacy, and clinical excellence. I first stepped into the field through work with youth in foster care, gaining a deep understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of stability.

My goals for you

I create a therapeutic relationship that is structured, collaborative, and grounded in their lived experience. Through consistent support, reflective dialogue, and evidence‑based interventions, I guide clients toward stability, resilience, and meaningful, sustainable change.

Our first session

Therapy begins with an in‑depth psychological diagnostic assessment, where we explore your history, current concerns, and overall mental health needs. Together, we identify the themes, patterns, and goals that will guide your treatment. You’ll have a personalized treatment plan that outlines the direction of your care.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

EMDR

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Structural Family Therapy

+ 12 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

Gay

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Transgender

+ 7 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shanee Brown