- Relationship struggles
- Trauma and intimacy
- Workplace wellbeing
About Shalanie
Shalanie Goueth is a California-licensed counselor with 12 years of professional experience who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and intimacy challenges, and major life changes. She works in a straightforward way, listening first and helping clients name what matters most to them. Shalanie aims to build on each person’s own strengths so they can move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
She approaches sessions as a collaborative process. Shalanie believes the client is the expert on their story and that small shifts in understanding and behavior can lead to meaningful change. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and rebuilding connection when trust or intimacy have been damaged.
Over her career she has supported people dealing with communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt and shame. She also has experience with post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace issues. Her background includes helping clients manage the emotional fallout of major life transitions and relationship endings.
Shalanie frames therapy around the needs and goals each client brings. She encourages honest feedback and regular check-ins so the plan can be adjusted over time. Her work is aimed at helping people find manageable ways to cope, repair relationships where possible, and rebuild a sense of forward motion.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in California. People who want to start are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process to find a time that fits their life.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Shalanie uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship strain, trauma, and life transitions. One common approach focuses on communication skills and behavioral changes to improve how people relate to one another and resolve frequent conflicts. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and reactions so that daily life and intimacy are less disrupted by past events.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works together with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative sequence helps match techniques to the client’s needs and preferences rather than assuming a single method will fit everyone.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from different locations within the same state. It can also permit shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-based exchanges when screen time is difficult. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shalanie help with?
She helps people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with those coping with life changes and related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, building on strengths, and setting clear steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional experience supporting people with communication problems, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, workplace issues, and other concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for her?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California. These are the credentials and region noted.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.