I am licensed in California with 26 years of professional work experience. I find working with people very enjoyable and rewarding. I work in a client centered way, getting to know each individual. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 29230
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I'm very happy with my therapist Shirin Roberts. She listens and then points out things I haven't noticed are happening which are real eye openers. She is also helpful on my learning to appreciate myself and feel worthy which can be difficult when you're spouse is bipolar.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Shirin for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shirin is an amazing listener who guides me and challenges me in all the right ways. She is knowledgeable, emphatic and competent. I have very much enjoyed my experience with her.
Written on Nov 01, 2025 after therapy with Shirin for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shirin is so gentle and easy to talk to. The amount of validation I have felt since meeting her has been something I never knew I was waiting for my whole life. She makes me feel seen, understood, and like my problems and my emotions are important and worth listening to.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Shirin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shirin Roberts is a great therapist. I learn something new from her each time we talk. She gives me very helpful suggestions on how to work through things & stay in a good head space. She is kind, thoughtful, and respectful. This is the first time I’ve felt like therapy has been helpful. Thank you Shirin.
Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Shirin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shirin is caring, supportive and gives great advice with practical instructions. I have enjoyed our therapy with her.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Shirin for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very wonderful, supportive, and kind guidance. She really provides a safe space to discuss topics and has been very encouraging, so I enjoyed working with her.
Written on May 07, 2023 after therapy with Shirin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes