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Online therapist

Shireen Khan

Compassionate family-focused therapy

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shireen

Shireen Khan is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on relationship, family, and parenting concerns. She speaks plain, direct language and aims to make the first steps into therapy easier. Her style is calm and encouraging for people worried about family conflict or parenting stress.

She has six years of clinical experience and is licensed in Texas as an LMFT. She helps with self esteem, motivation, and adapting to life changes.

Background and approach

Common topics she addresses include blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. Sessions emphasize open conversation and practical problem solving. She creates space for people to talk through feelings without judgment.

Conversations often include ways to improve communication and set realistic steps forward. Shireen also works with people dealing with illness-related stress, including cancer, and with those exploring life purpose, forgiveness, or multicultural concerns. She brings attention to women’s issues and to building self-love and confidence.

Her approach balances emotional support with actionable ideas for families and partners. She encourages small, measurable changes at home and in relationships. Parents and family members can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning rather than long lectures.

Approaches for families and relationships online

Two common evidence-based approaches she uses are structured communication work and solution-focused strategies. Structured communication work helps families and partners learn practical ways to talk and listen to each other. It is useful for communication problems, blended family dynamics, and parenting disagreements. Solution-focused strategies center on small, achievable changes and on building steps that fit daily life; they help when people need quick, practical shifts during life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. If something doesn’t fit, she adjusts the plan together with clients, keeping the focus on what helps most in the household or relationship.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets people work through interactions in real time, while phone or messaging can suit busy schedules or shorter check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family routines and to keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on relationship, family, and parenting concerns and also helps with self esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include blended family issues, communication problems, and divorce or separation.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions emphasize open conversation and nonjudgmental listening alongside practical steps. Expect collaborative problem solving and clear suggestions you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings six years of professional experience working with relationship and family concerns. That experience informs how she helps clients navigate parenting and family conflict.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is licensed in Texas as an LMFT with license number TX LMFT 203461. Her practice is based in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Various formats allow flexibility for different schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing will appear during sign up based on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
Experience
6 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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