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Shimyne Homidas

Shimyne Homidas

LCSW, LISW-CP

Florida

Guiding practical change during life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LISW-CP
License
LCSW, Florida / SW16476; LISW-CP, South Carolina / 16128
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Person centered care
    • Practical coping skills

    About Shimyne

    Shimyne Homidas is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people through life transitions. She is an LCSW and holds an LISW-CP and she draws on practical, person-centered methods to help people work through change. Shimyne writes in plain terms and keeps sessions focused on next steps and what matters now.

    Shimyne has seven years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also helps with relationship challenges, codependency, divorce and separation, and issues like guilt, shame, and infidelity. Her work includes support for those struggling with purpose, loneliness, anger, and self-worth concerns.

    Her approach centers on listening first and following the client’s goals. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She blends that with client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness practices to create practical tools people can try between sessions.

    In a typical meeting Shimyne helps people clarify what matters, set small manageable goals, and practice skills for handling strong emotions. She aims to make the steps feel doable rather than overwhelming. Sessions emphasize clear next steps and ways to cope in daily life.

    People who choose Shimyne can expect straightforward conversation, calm guidance, and working together to chart a path through transitions. To begin, clients use the site's matching process to connect and schedule according to availability.

  2. Using client-centered and motivational approaches online

    Many of Shimyne's methods translate well to remote work. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why they want change and build motivation in small steps. This approach is useful for goals like leaving an unhealthy pattern, starting a new job, or managing substance-related ambivalence. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's priorities and creates space to talk through confusion and big emotions without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives simple, practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Shimyne will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying a strategy, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan over time so it becomes useful in day-to-day life.

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments. For many people this flexibility helps maintain momentum during transitions and practice new skills where they live and work.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult 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, South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Shimyne commonly help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, career shifts, and many life changes listed in her profile.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is listening-first and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing and client-centered approaches to help clients identify their goals and next steps.

    How much experience does she have?

    Shimyne has seven years of clinical experience working with people facing transitions, mood concerns, and interpersonal challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and is based in Florida with the licensing details shown as FL LCSW and SC LISW-CP.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are costs handled?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 schedule based on 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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