- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Shellene
Shellene Hattersley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Shellene uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the individual. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to help people notice patterns and practice different ways of responding.
Sessions are practical and paced to the client's comfort. Conversations include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and building skills for managing intense feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques are used when helpful to increase awareness and support motivation for change.
Her prior work in community mental health exposed her to individual, group, and family settings, and she brings that range into one-on-one work. Shellene frames challenges in terms of strengths and resilience while acknowledging how past wounds can shape current reactions. She invites clients to clarify goals and take concrete steps toward them.
People who come to her often want clear tools and a steady, practical way to address painful feelings tied to past events or current relationships. For anyone carrying guilt or shame, she listens, helps map the problem, and works with them on skills and choices that feel doable.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and perspective. In practice she listens to what matters most and follows the client's lead to set goals and topics to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and introduces exercises to test different responses; this is useful for anxiety, guilt, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication, which can help during relationships and high-stress moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for a few sessions, adding DBT skills for emotion regulation, or using mindfulness practices to build steady awareness. The plan can change as goals evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose video or audio depending on comfort, bandwidth, or the type of work planned. Talk with her during the matching process to pick formats and pacing that suit daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses person-focused conversation alongside CBT and DBT techniques to identify thought patterns and build practical skills for managing painful feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing may be used to increase awareness and support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as a practicing social worker.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and works with clients based 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 are offered?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.