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Shireen Khan

Shireen Khan, LMFT

Texas

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Family

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  • Relationship concerns
  • Parenting support
  • Family of origin issues

About Shireen

Shireen Khan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to communicate more clearly and manage everyday stressors.

In sessions she encourages clear conversation about what is happening now and how family patterns from childhood continue to shape present decisions. She helps people identify recurring roles and expectations that affect relationships and parenting. The emphasis is on noticing patterns, trying different ways of relating, and checking what works in daily life.

Her background includes targeted work with blended family issues, divorce and separation concerns, and communication problems. She also supports people navigating cancer-related changes, forgiveness work, multicultural concerns, and questions about life purpose. This experience informs a pragmatic approach to family of origin issues and current relationship dynamics.

Therapy sessions are described as a place to speak openly and without judgment while trying concrete communication skills and problem-solving steps. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test new behaviors with family members or partners. Progress is tracked in terms of clearer interactions and less reactivity.

To begin, prospective clients complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches people commonly use in online sessions

Many of the techniques she uses focus on changing interaction patterns and improving communication. Cognitive-behavioral style work helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday situations, which can ease reactivity in relationships. Skills-based communication work teaches clear ways to express needs, set boundaries, and respond differently when old family roles appear.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try. Together you can adjust the focus as you notice what helps most in your daily life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make check-ins easier during work breaks, or reduce travel time. If you want a different arrangement, discuss it during the matching questionnaire and first appointment so sessions can be structured to fit everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps for communication and problem solving. She supports testing new ways of relating between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with relationship and family concerns.

What credential and location are listed?

She is an LMFT licensed in Texas.

Are sessions available in other countries or languages?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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