Profile / United States
Shellene Hattersley, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shellene
Shellene Hattersley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are held in English and are aimed at adults seeking practical ways to manage day-to-day struggles.
Before earning her LCSW, she worked in social services starting in 2012 and later completed a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2020. That background included individual, group, and family work in community mental health settings, followed by time in private practice.
Shellene uses a mix of approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. In practice she looks for concrete patterns in thinking and behavior and tests new ways of responding. Sessions tend to focus on skills, short-term experiments, and clearer communication habits.
She also addresses concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and life purpose. Mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, and issues related to veterans and armed forces are listed among her focus areas.
Shellene works with adults who want structured, practical steps to change unhelpful habits. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and small, measurable steps rather than long theoretical talks. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shellene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves setting small experiments, keeping track of what works, and practicing new responses between sessions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. That approach helps people clarify goals and feel understood while they try different coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach practical tools for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal communication.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend methods to try. Adjustments are made as progress is observed so the work stays focused and concrete.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins on a break, or arranging sessions without travel time. Discussing format and scheduling happens during the matching and intake steps so sessions align with everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, among other areas like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to identify unhelpful patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience and a background working in community mental health before private practice.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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