Sharmaine Whitten , LMFT

Sharmaine Whitten is a California-licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with five years of clinical experience supporting people through stressful and transitional times. She works with individuals and partners on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, pregnancy and childbirth, and cultivating self-love.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs and goals. Sharmaine draws on evidence-based methods to help clients build practical skills, deepen emotional understanding, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and she offers steady support and encouragement throughout that process.

Sharmaine emphasizes collaboration in care, helping clients identify meaningful goals and choosing strategies that fit their values and circumstances. Her style balances warmth with clear guidance so clients can develop coping tools and make sustainable progress at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Sharmaine integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients build practical tools and shift unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning to make room for difficult emotions while taking meaningful action; it can help with life transitions, stress, and a sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured skill-building that often helps with anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharmaine collaborates with each person to determine what methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time so that strategies feel relevant and doable.

Online therapy with Sharmaine makes it possible to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located.