- CBT for thinking patterns
- DBT emotion skills
- Values work with ACT
About Shanda
Shanda Hope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 26 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Shanda speaks English and provides care from her Florida practice.
Her approach treats the person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on practical steps clients can use to manage strong feelings and regain a sense of control. Sessions are conversational and problem-focused, with attention to what clients already do well.
Shanda uses several evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift thinking that fuels anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and act toward them even when feelings are intense.
Client-Centered Therapy guides the way sessions are paced, with the clinician following the client’s lead and reflecting what matters most. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship communication when couples work on conflict and connection. Together these approaches produce straightforward tools clients can try between sessions.
People who are looking to manage temper, reduce workplace frustration, repair strained relationships, or lessen ongoing resentment will find direct, skills-based support. To begin, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Shanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety, and on practicing different behaviors in daily life. DBT teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating stress without acting on it, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. These approaches are practical and skill-based, which fits well with online sessions because clients can learn and practice techniques between meetings.
Finding the right way to work is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which skills to emphasize and how to apply them to real situations like work frustration or relationship conflict.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use sessions to teach emotion regulation, rehearse new communication, and set small experiments to try between meetings.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and mood problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She treats the client as the expert and focuses on useful tools to manage feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience in the field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.