Shelley Dodt , LCSW

Shelley Dodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses practical, skills-based therapy to help people feel and function better. She focuses on clear tools and steady support so clients can manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Shelley brings a warm, down-to-earth style and emphasizes mindfulness, kindness, and a bit of humor in sessions.

Shelley believes therapy should lead to useful changes. She helps people notice behaviors that work and those that do not. Together they identify small, practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns and build on existing strengths. This approach is especially supportive for concerns like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, career questions, and grief.

Her work also addresses trauma and abuse, mood disorders, panic, and intimacy-related issues. Shelley draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer coping skills and emotional regulation strategies. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients find clear goals and the motivation to reach them.

Shelley brings five years of clinical experience in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She speaks English and works with people across a range of backgrounds, including clients focused on women's issues and LGBT concerns.

Sessions aim to teach tools for managing life’s landmines - sleep trouble, anger, parenting stress, caregiving strain, and burnout. Shelley emphasizes collaboration so clients leave with skills they can use between sessions. If someone wants straightforward coaching plus therapy-style care, her style blends both.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Shelley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online work. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelley will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily challenges, then suggest methods to try. Together they adjust techniques over time so the work fits the client's needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with these approaches. Video calls let therapists demonstrate techniques and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or need a shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, coaching moments, and ongoing skill practice between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.