Shanekka Brown-Johnson

Practical, culturally aware therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shanekka

Shanekka Brown-Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she works with clients presenting a range of mood and adjustment concerns and supports coping strategies for issues like self-esteem, panic symptoms, and finding life purpose.

Her practice draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered and narrative approaches.

Shanekka’s background includes work in residential mental health and substance abuse settings, schools, domestic violence and family shelters, and outpatient programs, which informs a practical, skills-oriented style that also values each person’s story and cultural context. She emphasizes collaborative, culturally aware care and integrates techniques aimed at symptom relief alongside exploration of meaning and values.

Outside direct therapy, she contributes to training and educational efforts that expand access to mental health resources and promote resilience and long-term well-being.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Shanekka frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients understand patterns of thinking and behavior and to build practical coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences while teaching flexible coping strategies for stress and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful, adjusting techniques to fit individual goals, cultural context, and preferences so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Shanekka is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go while preserving the same therapeutic tools and collaborative planning used in traditional settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanekka commonly address?

She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, and life changes, along with related issues such as panic attacks and multicultural concerns.

What is Shanekka's therapeutic style?

Her style blends evidence-based techniques with a client-centered outlook, offering practical skills from CBT and DBT while also exploring personal narrative and values through ACT and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does she bring to therapy?

She has 14 years of experience working across residential treatment, schools, shelters, and outpatient settings, which contributes to a versatile, real-world approach to care.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Shanekka holds an LMFT license and is licensed in Alaska as AK LMFT 238586 and in California as CA LMFT 145841 with practice located in California.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions billed or priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

California, Alaska

Languages

English