- Guilt and shame work
- ACT and CBT
- Relationship focus
About Shelby
Shelby Grimes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying guilt, shame, relationship strain, trauma, intimacy concerns, and major life changes. Shelby also supports those navigating LGBT-related issues and people wrestling with forgiveness, body image, or isolation.
Shelby says clients are the experts on their own stories. She uses that perspective to help people notice what already works for them. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and real conversations rather than jargon. Shelby aims to help people sort through difficult feelings and make manageable changes in day-to-day life.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Shelby uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients accept painful feelings while identifying values to guide action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas inform work on relationship patterns and closeness.
People often come with worries about abandonment, trust, or intimacy after trauma or relationship ruptures. Shelby also addresses control issues, dissociation, and challenges tied to alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink. She breaks big problems into smaller steps so progress feels doable.
If you are ready to begin, Shelby asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are held for people located in Florida and are offered in English.
How Shelby’s approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. This can be useful for shame or guilt that keeps someone from moving forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which suits problems like rumination, avoidance, or impulsivity.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Shelby collaborates with clients to choose methods based on needs, goals, and daily life. That means sessions can shift over time if something else seems more helpful.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are held. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or let someone avoid travel time. These practical benefits help therapy feel more usable alongside work, family, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Shelby works with guilt and shame, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses topics like body image, forgiveness, and isolation.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to acknowledge painful feelings and then test small behavior changes. Work tends to focus on practical steps and values-based decisions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with trauma, relationships, LGBT issues, and intimacy concerns. Her practice emphasizes helping people use their own strengths to address difficult feelings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Shelby is an LCSW licensed in Florida and she sees people who are located in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for your situation. The profile asks you to check the online therapy options when you begin.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.