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Shahna Duerksen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
5151 N. Palm Ave. Ste. 750 Fresno, CA 93704
Running on empty from caring for everyone else? Feeling drained, stuck, or overlooked? It’s time to prioritize yourself. I work exclusively with women 18+ navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, ADHD, or betrayal trauma. I help you reclaim energy, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your true self, so you can live with confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.
I provide therapy helping women restore energy, strengthen boundaries, and build practical coping skills. I also support therapists with a confidential, empathetic space to process burnout, compassion fatigue, imposter syndrome, and self-care. My approach is warm, practical, and trauma-informed, helping you feel seen and supported.
If you’re running on empty, it’s time to refill your cup. I offer a caring space to process emotions, explore experiences, and nurture self-care. Together, we’ll support you in pouring back into yourself, restoring strength, balance, and vitality. Email me or visit my professional Instagram to see my approach and personality in action.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shahna Duerksen, LMFT

5151 N. Palm Ave.

Ste. 750

Fresno, CA 93704 map

(559) 657-5037
My website
In-person (Fresno, CA) and virtual tele-health (CA-wide) therapy appointments available. Contact me directly through Psychology today.
I specialize in Women's Issues, ADHD and First Responders 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Specializing in Women's issues; ADHD screening, depression, low self-esteem, Betrayal Trauma and other Women's issues. Open Availability.
Shahna Duerksen
Let's Connect (559) 657-5037
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shahna Duerksen, LMFT

5151 N. Palm Ave.

Ste. 750

Fresno, CA 93704 map

(559) 657-5037
My website
In-person (Fresno, CA) and virtual tele-health (CA-wide) therapy appointments available. Contact me directly through Psychology today.
I specialize in Women's Issues, ADHD and First Responders 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Specializing in Women's issues; ADHD screening, depression, low self-esteem, Betrayal Trauma and other Women's issues. Open Availability.
Shahna Duerksen

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170

Payment Methods

Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cash paying clients
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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In network with; Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare. Please reach out with any questions.
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Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037
"
In network with; Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare. Please reach out with any questions.
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Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 140986 Shahna Duerksen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary Intercultural Studies M.A. / 2005
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A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California providing in-person or tele-health appointments to WOMEN (only) 18 years and older. Current Scheduling availability. For a feel of my style see my Instagram: ShahnaDuerksenTherapy
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037
"
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California providing in-person or tele-health appointments to WOMEN (only) 18 years and older. Current Scheduling availability. For a feel of my style see my Instagram: ShahnaDuerksenTherapy
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • ADHD
  • First Responders

Expertise

  • Adult ADHD Diagnosis Support, Betrayal Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasoned therapist and therapist in training
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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My style? Check out my Instagram: ShahnaDuerksenTherapy I work with WOMEN only; 18 years and older struggling with depression, adult ADHD, Betrayal trauma, anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, seasoned therapist and therapist in training. I am welcoming, warm, use humor to build rapport and put you at ease while working collaboratively towards your therapy goals together.
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037
"
My style? Check out my Instagram: ShahnaDuerksenTherapy I work with WOMEN only; 18 years and older struggling with depression, adult ADHD, Betrayal trauma, anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, seasoned therapist and therapist in training. I am welcoming, warm, use humor to build rapport and put you at ease while working collaboratively towards your therapy goals together.
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

"very" basic conversational Hindi language spoken
Funny, polite sarcasm and humor fluently spoken

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

"very" basic conversational Hindi language spoken
Funny, polite sarcasm and humor fluently spoken

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I draw on various therapeutic approaches that best fit the individual client and needs. I seek to create a collaborative experience where together we will discuss your current issues/symptoms and patterns, look at your past and childhood/early life significant experiences and help you discover how these impact your life today. Seeking to empower you the client for healing, hope & development.
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037
"
I draw on various therapeutic approaches that best fit the individual client and needs. I seek to create a collaborative experience where together we will discuss your current issues/symptoms and patterns, look at your past and childhood/early life significant experiences and help you discover how these impact your life today. Seeking to empower you the client for healing, hope & development.
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 657-5037

Location

Primary Location

Shahna Duerksen, LMFT

5151 N. Palm Ave.

Ste. 750

Fresno, CA 93704

(559) 657-5037

Nearby Areas

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In-person (Fresno, CA) and virtual tele-health (CA-wide) therapy appointments available. Contact me directly through Psychology today.
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (559) 657-5037
"
In-person (Fresno, CA) and virtual tele-health (CA-wide) therapy appointments available. Contact me directly through Psychology today.
Photo of Shahna Duerksen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (559) 657-5037