Shawna Rhymes-Danielson, LMFT

Shawna Rhymes-Danielson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a calm, direct manner to sessions. Shawna focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem so people can feel steadier in daily life.

She helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. Her work includes supporting people dealing with compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, and issues tied to chronic pain, illness, or disability. Shawna also addresses attachment and family-related problems such as abandonment, blended family stress, and divorce adjustments.

Shawna uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to guide conversations and practice new skills. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice patterns of thinking and change unhelpful habits.

Her style is client-centered and mindful, inviting people to talk through what matters most and to build resilience in daily routines. Sessions aim to strengthen communication, reduce overwhelm, and restore a sense of agency when life feels chaotic.

People who choose Shawna typically want straightforward tools and steady support while they navigate change. She can work with issues around career choices, infidelity, forgiveness, guilt, and problems that come from caring for others. The goal is clearer priorities and more manageable days.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It often helps with feeling stuck during life changes and with managing chronic health challenges by focusing on meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for coping with stress, low self-esteem, and day-to-day problem solving.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which combination of ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or client-centered strategies to use and adjust the plan over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can also make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments while practicing skills in real-life settings.