Shellene Hattersley

Shellene Hattersley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Shellene emphasizes practical steps that people can try between sessions and keeps conversations straightforward and goal-oriented.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful presence and a focus on strengths already available in their lives. Shellene draws on evidence-based approaches to guide sessions while honoring each person's story and pace. She explains options plainly and partners with people to set clear, manageable goals.

Her background includes work in community mental health settings and private practice. That experience shaped how she supports adults facing mood disorders, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress. Shellene also addresses issues such as communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

In sessions she may use techniques from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. The work is collaborative: she helps people try new skills, notice patterns, and build routines that reduce distress.

People who choose Shellene often want practical tools and a steady, respectful therapeutic relationship. She aims to help clients build resilience and move toward clearer goals at a pace that feels right for them.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs support naming goals and making choices about change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful reactions. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and improving day-to-day routines.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal skills, which can be useful for mood disorders and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods when needed. This means the therapy plan evolves based on what helps most and what a person prefers.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for practicing skills between meetings and keeping momentum on personal goals.