Renette Herrera , LMFT

Renette Herrera is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than 13 years of experience supporting families, children, teenagers, and individuals. She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood disorders. Renette blends a person-centered, solution-focused foundation with an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods to meet each client where they are.

Her clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Matrix Model for addiction. This variety allows her to tailor sessions to the needs of the individual or family, adapting strategies that best address specific goals and circumstances. Renette emphasizes respect and compassion in every interaction and cultivates a warm, interactive therapeutic style that prioritizes understanding.

She partners with clients to confront difficult issues and to shift unhelpful perceptions that limit well-being. Her work is aimed at helping people build confidence, regain joy, and create a more peaceful life. Renette values the courage it takes to seek help and appreciates the opportunity to be part of each client’s journey toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and growth

Renette integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in online sessions. ACT helps clients identify personal values and take committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and listening; it creates a space where clients feel understood and can explore concerns at their own pace. CBT focuses on recognizing and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Renette works with each client to determine which methods and skills align with their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the person, not the other way around.

Online therapy with Renette is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without the need to travel, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life and respond to changing circumstances.