- Stress and anxiety
- Pregnancy concerns
- English and Spanish
About Shirley
Shirley uses straightforward conversations to help people find practical ways forward. She listens closely and tailors sessions to what each person needs. Techniques may include working on unhelpful thought patterns, building new coping skills, and noticing moment-to-moment experience.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices help reduce reactivity and increase calm when emotions run high.
Shirley also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Narrative therapy can help rewrite stories that keep someone feeling stuck. Together, these approaches aim to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and reflect a practical, down-to-earth style. Shirley emphasizes small, achievable steps and ongoing support as people work toward clearer goals. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s process to connect and schedule a match.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Shirley uses client-centered work that focuses on each person’s experience and priorities. This approach centers on listening, reflecting, and shaping goals together so sessions follow what matters most to the client.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful reactions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to help people notice emotions without immediately reacting, which can reduce distress and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirley will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as you make progress. The aim is to discover practical steps you can use outside sessions as well as inside them.
Session logistics and formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling. It can also make some brief check-ins simpler when a full session isn’t needed. If you have questions about how sessions would work, the therapist can clarify scheduling and format during the initial steps.
License and NPI
- LMHC
NPI1053099820
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shirley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, and depression. Additional focuses include mood disorders, panic, OCD symptoms, caregiver stress, and pregnancy and childbirth topics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and works with clients to set small, doable goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and lists Florida as her practice location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shirley?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.