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 adults. She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship problems, trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood disorders. Renette combines a person-centered, solution-focused orientation with an eclectic set of therapeutic tools to tailor care to each individual or family.

Her clinical work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Matrix Model for addiction, selecting techniques that fit the needs and goals of those she sees. Renette’s style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and compassion; she aims to meet clients where they are in their emotional journey and to collaborate on addressing challenges and shifting unhelpful patterns.

She emphasizes creating a space for difficult conversations where clients feel heard and understood, and she partners with people to build greater confidence, joy, and a more peaceful daily life. Renette welcomes the opportunity to be part of a client’s therapeutic journey and to support them through their most pressing concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Renette Herrera integrates several evidence-based approaches into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that support a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Renette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time and encourages client input to refine the plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not possible.