Renette Herrera, LMFT
Compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- 13 years experience
- Family and relationships
- Anxiety and addiction
About Renette Herrera
Renette Herrera is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 13 years of clinical experience supporting children, teenagers, individuals, and families. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, mood disorders, parenting and blended family issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, anger, and caregiver stress. Her practice also addresses abandonment and attachment matters, family of origin dynamics, first responder issues, chronic illness and pain, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
Her counseling style is person-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing respect, compassion, and an interactive, warm approach. She draws from an eclectic set of techniques to tailor therapy to each person's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-based strategies. Renette aims to meet clients where they are emotionally, helping them identify and shift unhelpful patterns while building confidence, greater joy, and a more peaceful life.
She creates a space for honest, sometimes difficult conversations where clients can feel heard and understood. Renette values collaboration and works with people to set realistic goals and practical steps toward change, offering gentle challenge alongside encouragement and validation. She brings decades of experience working with families and individuals through transitions and complex life stressors, supporting growth and healing along the way.
Her counseling style is person-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing respect, compassion, and an interactive, warm approach. She draws from an eclectic set of techniques to tailor therapy to each person's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-based strategies. Renette aims to meet clients where they are emotionally, helping them identify and shift unhelpful patterns while building confidence, greater joy, and a more peaceful life.
She creates a space for honest, sometimes difficult conversations where clients can feel heard and understood. Renette values collaboration and works with people to set realistic goals and practical steps toward change, offering gentle challenge alongside encouragement and validation. She brings decades of experience working with families and individuals through transitions and complex life stressors, supporting growth and healing along the way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Renette Herrera have?
Renette Herrera has 13 years of experience.
Is Renette Herrera a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her California license is CA LMFT 49305.
In which languages does Renette Herrera provide therapy?
Renette provides therapy in English.
Where is Renette Herrera located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Renette Herrera as my therapist?
You can work with Renette through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Renette Herrera work with international clients?
Yes, Renette works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Renette Herrera cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Renette Herrera
Renette uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and meeting the client where they are so that individuals and families can explore concerns at their own pace and build self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach in her work, focusing on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and problems with mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Renette collaborates with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and encourages client input to shape a practical, personalized path forward.
Online therapy with Renette includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or long-distance arrangements. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.