- Stress and anxiety
- Coaching and focus
- Caregiver concerns
About Shirley
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Shirley emphasizes practical conversation and steady support rather than medical jargon. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms that first step.
Over nearly two decades she has helped people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, attachment and family of origin issues, and communication or control struggles. She has also worked with clients affected by divorce, immigration stress, first responder challenges, and the emotional fallout from disasters.
Shirley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and daily functioning. She works collaboratively to set clear, manageable goals like improving sleep, reducing worry, or sharpening concentration at work. Her approach mixes coaching skills with clinical care to help people make practical changes.
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
How Shirley Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Shirley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with everyday problems. One common approach she uses focuses on practical problem solving and goal setting to reduce stress and manage anxiety. That method breaks larger concerns into small steps so clients can test changes and notice what helps.Another approach centers on improving attention and concentration through coaching-style strategies. This involves building routines, adjusting tasks to fit strengths, and using brief skills practice to sharpen focus and memory for work or daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shirley works together with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans when something isn’t working to make progress feel realistic and doable.
If you want online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Licensed professionals can tailor online work to practical life demands so therapy supports daily routines and responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shirley commonly help with?
She helps people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes. Other areas include ADHD-related focus issues, caregiver stress, grief around divorce or immigration, and family of origin concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps language plain and practical and creates an open, nonjudgmental space for conversation. Sessions blend coaching techniques with clinical work to set realistic goals and track progress.
How much experience does she have?
Shirley has 19 years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor in Florida.
What credential and location information is on file?
The listing shows Shirley as an LMHC licensed in Florida and practicing from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people based in the therapist's supported jurisdiction.
How are fees 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.