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Shelley Dodt, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills
About Shelley
Shelley Dodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Shelley also works with people facing LGBT concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and other mood or personality-related struggles.
Shelley describes her role as practical and direct. She helps people notice the behaviors and thoughts that are not getting them what they want. When a habit is working, she encourages keeping it. When it is not, she helps clients try different approaches and coping skills.
Mindfulness is a regular part of her sessions. She uses short exercises and simple reminders to help people recognize unhelpful patterns and pause before reacting. Shelley also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to identify thoughts and test alternative responses.
Clients work on concrete skills such as emotion regulation, communication, setting boundaries, and managing panic or stress. She looks for strengths people already have and shows how to use those strengths more effectively. Sessions tend to be focused on small, practical steps rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Shelley combines practical tools with a direct conversational style and occasional light humor. Her stated goal is to help people feel and function better by building skills, developing insight, and reducing daily struggles.
How Shelley uses CBT, DBT and mindfulness online
Shelley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that lead to unhelpful behavior and then test small changes. CBT sessions often include keeping track of thoughts, trying short experiments, and reviewing what worked between meetings.She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques focus on managing intense feelings, practicing grounding skills, and learning clear communication steps. Mindfulness practice appears in brief exercises that help people notice reactions and choose a different response.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelley works with each person to decide whether CBT exercises, DBT skills, mindfulness practice, or a mix fits their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that running through behavioral experiments or practicing DBT skills between sessions is simpler when sessions are virtual, but confirm which formats Shelley offers before scheduling.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
Shelley helps with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also lists focus on parenting strain, sleep problems, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and testing small behavior changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Shelley holds an LCSW credential and has five years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings. She combines clinical skills with coaching and patient advocacy perspectives.
Where is she based and licensed?
Shelley is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the booking flow.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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