Shuriee Gioieni, LMFT in California

Holistic EMDR therapist

Ready to feel secure, connected, and confident in yourself and your relationships?

Providing Online & In-person Trauma and Couples Therapy for Adults and Teenagers throughout California

Offering Weekly sessions and Intensive therapy sessions

Therapy with me….

Therapy with me is a welcoming, nonjudgmental space—a collaborative journey where you are supported every step of the way.

I deeply value the role I play in guiding others through their therapy process and never take that responsibility lightly. My priority as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can engage in the sometimes uncomfortable, yet necessary, work of change and growth. Therapy is work, and let’s be honest—growth isn’t always easy. But we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, with no pressure to share more than you’re ready for.

In our sessions, you can speak freely—without a filter, without the need to "stay on track," and without fear of judgment. My role is to provide a space where you can explore whatever is on your mind and help you navigate where to focus so you can gain deeper insight, break long-standing patterns, and move toward the life you want.

My goal is for you to leave each session feeling like you've gained something—whether it's a new understanding of yourself or your relationships, a fresh perspective, or a strategy to navigate challenges. Therapy with me isn’t rigid or overly structured; every session will be shaped by what you need in that moment. Some days, we may reflect on your week; other times, we may dive into deeper themes that keep surfacing in your life.

No matter where we start, my commitment is to meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and support.


My Guiding Principles


  • Welcoming of all identities and lifestyles. Exploring how culture, power, and privilege influence your concerns. Inviting you to actively collaborate in your plan for therapy.

  • Being actively involved in trainings and supervision so that I never fall out of touch of ways to help you. Engaging in my own work so I don’t burn out and can continue to show up for you.

  • Transparency in our working relationship so you never have to guess what I’m thinking or why I’m doing something. A genuine space where you can say anything and everything (yes, even swearing). Giving direct feedback.

  • Making sure you feel comfortable in our relationship. Offering my own life examples as applicable so you know you’re not alone and I genuinely don’t judge you. Inviting feedback throughout our relationship.

This is my Jam…..

I specialize in helping individuals and couples who feel stuck—whether in life or in their relationships—find healing, connection, and growth. If you're carrying the weight of past or present painful experiences, struggling with intimacy, or feeling trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll create a path toward deeper connection, personal growth, and the fulfilling relationships you deserve. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

How is Therapy with Me Different?

Many traditional approaches to healing trauma, relationships, anxiety, and self-esteem take a one-size-fits-all, hyper-focused approach. This often leaves people feeling like:

  • They understand their struggles but don’t know what to do about them.

  • They’ve learned coping skills but still don’t fully understand the root of their distress.

  • Despite their efforts, real progress feels out of reach.

I recognize that your experiences are unique, which is why I take an intentional, collaborative, and holistic approach. Rather than zooming in on just one aspect of your struggles, I help you see the bigger picture—understanding yourself within the context of your environment, culture, and the systems that have shaped you.

Every step of our work together is personalized to your specific needs and goals. First, we’ll explore your concerns and the personal and relational dynamics that have contributed to challenges like managing emotions, communicating needs and boundaries, and feeling seen and valued in your relationships. Then, we’ll focus on the skills and changes that will be most effective for you.

Through our work together, you’ll gain the tools to manage anxiety and other distressing emotions, heal from past trauma, and build more fulfilling, connected relationships.

My Training & Education

  • Brandman University

    Bachelors in Psychology

  • Brandman University

    Masters of Art in Psychology/ MFT

    TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

    • Somatic Experience

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

    • Internal Family Systems Therapy

    • Gottman Level 1 Couples Counseling

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy

Methods:

EMDR

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help reprocess unresolved trauma so you can heal. EMDR incorporates both mind and body so the whole person is treated and  healed.

Somatic Experience

The Somatic Experience teaches you how to connect and be intune with your body. It teaches you  how to respect, care for and calm the body while processing stored emotions.

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method focuses on increased and effective communication skills with your partner, rebuilding the bond that brought you together and increasing intimacy.

                               CBT + DBT

CBT is focused on changing unhealthy ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving into healthy patterns.


DBT is focused on accepting the reality of things in your life. It can help with learning to be present, learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings, learning to create and maintain healthy relationships, and learning to have more control over your emotions.

Internal family Systems-Informed Therapy

Internal Family Systems can help you heal your relationship with yourself so you can be your authentic self while feeling empowered and connected to yourself.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

EFT focuses on understanding and using emotions to create lasting change in relationships and personal well-being, particularly in couples and families, by fostering secure emotional bonds.