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Shellene Hattersley

Shellene Hattersley

LCSW

Florida

Calm, practical therapy focused on your goals

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW20659
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational guidance
    • Strengths focused
    • Practical skills

    About Shellene

    Shellene Hattersley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps adults looking for clearer direction and calmer days. She practices in Florida and draws on seven years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

    She listens first and follows the person's pace. Sessions focus on practical steps and on what already works in a person’s life. Shellene uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and Client-Centered Therapy to make space for what matters to them.

    She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach tools for managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful habits. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help people notice difficult thoughts and reactions without getting overwhelmed.

    Her work often addresses specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

    Shellene frames therapy around a person’s strengths and choices. She focuses on building resilience and clearer decision-making. The goal is steady, practical progress toward the life the client wants.

  2. How Shellene’s approaches translate to online work

    Shellene commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment one step at a time. This approach uses respectful questions and reflection to help a person notice what matters and choose goals that fit their life.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and responding to each person’s experience without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to teach specific tools for reducing anxiety and depression symptoms.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shellene will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods so they feel useful and manageable. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to emphasize in sessions.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know how consultations and follow-ups are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and goals before your first appointment.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Shellene help with?

    She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and trauma-related concerns.

    What is her approach or style in sessions?

    Her style is collaborative and paced to the individual. She emphasizes motivational conversations, client-centered listening, and practical skill building to manage emotions and behaviors.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She brings seven years of professional experience working in community mental health and clinical settings before moving into her current practice.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices within that state.

    Which languages are offered for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients supported?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

    Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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