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Shellene Hattersley

Experienced LCSW offering practical, strengths-based therapy

LCSW Florida

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shellene

Shellene Hattersley is an LCSW practicing in Florida who brings seven years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her background focuses on practical skills and thoughtful reflection to support change.

Her style blends collaborative problem solving with an emphasis on individual strengths and resilience. Sessions aim to identify patterns that contribute to distress and introduce tools for coping with emotions, improving communication, and clarifying values and goals.

Additional interests include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, grief and forgiveness, mood disorders, post-traumatic responses, and issues related to veterans and the armed forces. Shellene offers a professional, approachable presence while tailoring strategies to each client's needs and preferences.

She provides services in English from her Florida practice and works within a subscription model that allows scheduling according to availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Shellene routinely uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing symptoms and developing new coping habits. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and supports clients in exploring their own values and goals at a comfortable pace. When emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; she collaborates with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process often starts with discussing current difficulties, reviewing useful techniques, and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her is offered through a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic responses.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work combines client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT, focusing on practical skills, reflection, and collaboration to build resilience and address unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience delivering mental health services in clinical settings and independent practice environments.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential FL LCSW SW20659 and she practices in Florida.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English