Shelley Dodt
Compassionate, practical therapy focused on change
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Self esteem, Career, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Shelley
Shelley Dodt draws on a practical, skills-based approach that emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and other evidence-informed methods.
Background and approach
She frames therapy as a collaborative effort to identify patterns of thought and behavior that either support or hinder a person’s goals, then teaches concrete coping tools to shift toward more helpful habits. Her style combines attentive listening with down-to-earth guidance so clients can apply new skills to everyday challenges.
Shelley focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and sleep difficulties, and concerns related to mood disorders and personality challenges.
With five years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in Florida, she helps people build insight, recognize their strengths, and practice strategies to navigate life’s setbacks with more confidence. She uses mindfulness to foster present-moment awareness and incorporates techniques from DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when they fit a client’s goals.
Shelley aims to bring compassion, humor, and practical solutions to the therapeutic process.
Integrating CBT and Mindfulness for Online Care
Shelley emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method, helping clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete behavioral strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, which cultivates present-moment awareness and helps people respond to stress with greater calm and clarity rather than reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shelley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. She tailors interventions based on individual preferences, combining CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, and other tools when they best support progress.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to broaden access and fit different schedules. These formats make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to receive support in ways that match a client’s daily life, offering flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English