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Shirley Grube, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Grief support
- Workplace issues
About Shirley
Shirley Grube is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and help adjusting to life changes. She also addresses grief, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, anger, and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can use between meetings.
Shirley encourages clients to recognize their own strengths and to practice small, manageable changes. She talks through coping strategies for grief, motivation, workplace problems, and panic symptoms. She also supports people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and end-of-life caregiving stress.
In sessions she helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests alternatives. Conversations often include skill-building around communication, managing anger, and improving self-care. The focus is on skills people can use right away.
Shirley asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. She works in English and is based in Pennsylvania. Costs vary by location and therapy is delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Shirley uses CBT online and what to expect
Shirley lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary method. CBT is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and everyday stress by breaking problems into manageable parts and practicing specific skills.She frames therapy as a collaborative process. The therapist and client will look at goals, try techniques, and decide together which approaches fit best. That means adjusting methods over time based on what helps the client meet their objectives.
The biography does not specify which online session formats she offers, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to focus on consistent skill practice, homework between sessions, and real-life application of techniques.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include practical steps and skill practice between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW with 40 years of professional work experience supporting a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credential and location does she hold?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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