- Mindfulness practice
- Skills training
- Motivational interviewing
About Shelley
Shelley Dodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting strains, relationship problems, and life transitions. Shelley also addresses issues such as grief, trauma, self-esteem, and career concerns. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life change.
Shelley uses mindfulness and simple skills training to help people notice what they are doing and how it affects results. She encourages clients to keep behaviors that work and change those that do not. Conversations are direct and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on usable coping tools.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas with motivational interviewing techniques. Shelley teaches skills for managing intense feelings, reducing reactivity, and improving communication. She also draws on elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are a focus.
Shelley helps clients develop insight into recurring problems and identify strengths they can use more often. She uses short practical exercises, mindfulness practice, and step-by-step strategies to handle Anger, anxiety, and work-related stress. Humor and a straightforward tone appear in sessions.
Her background includes board certification as a patient advocate and a life coach credential in addition to the LCSW. That mix informs a problem-solving style that looks at both feelings and practical next steps. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shelley works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which looks at the link between thoughts, actions, and feelings and teaches practical steps to change patterns. That approach helps with anxiety, depression, and anger by breaking problems into concrete, testable steps.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are useful when strong reactions or relationship conflict are frequent problems. Mindfulness practice is woven into sessions to help clients notice reactions before they escalate.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shelley will help a client identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what works. The therapist and client check progress and shift emphasis between skills training, mindfulness, or relationship work as needed.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and tie exercises to everyday situations.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, career matters, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style that teaches skills, mindfulness, and problem-solving rather than long abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shelley has five years of professional experience working with adults on mood, coping skills, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and also holds board certification as a patient advocate.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.