Shellene Hattersley, LCSW

Shellene Hattersley is an LCSW who brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She focuses on helping adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and life changes. Shellene aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them and try practical steps forward.

Before her current work she spent years in social services and community mental health settings. That background shaped her practical approach to common problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, and mood disturbances. She draws on a range of therapeutic tools to match what each person needs in the moment.

Sessions emphasize listening first, then building small skills people can use between meetings. Shellene uses client-centered methods to follow a person’s own goals. She also employs cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT-informed skills for emotion regulation.

She often helps people address specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and recovery from post-traumatic stress. Shellene also works with clients facing divorce or separation and those wrestling with life purpose or forgiveness.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She checks in about pace and priorities and adjusts therapy to fit each person’s life. People who want concrete tools plus space to reflect tend to find this approach useful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s goals. The therapist creates space for clients to set the agenda and decide what matters most in each session, which helps when working through relationship or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Short skills practice between sessions can help with mood swings, strong reactions, and relationship tensions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. That decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so tools are adjusted to what is helpful.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work also supports sharing exercises and homework between sessions to reinforce new skills.