- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Relationship communication
About Shanda
Shanda Hope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 26 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions or ongoing worry and who want practical help for daily life.
Her approach begins by listening to each person's story and recognizing their existing strengths. She uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and to build more useful habits. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice what matters most and act in line with those values.
Shanda incorporates client-centered methods that keep the focus on the person’s priorities and pace. When emotion regulation is needed, elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used to teach skills for handling intense feelings. For relationship concerns she uses ideas from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce repetitive conflict patterns.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems, try new coping skills between sessions, and review what helps. Shanda emphasizes collaboration so goals reflect each person’s life and limits.
She provides services in English and practices in Florida as an LCSW. Before a first appointment she asks people to pick a time that fits their routine and complete basic intake steps so initial sessions can focus on current concerns.
How therapy approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting overwhelmed and then take steps that align with what matters most. It can help when worry or avoidance limits daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session focused on the person's own goals and timing, allowing the therapist to follow the client's concerns rather than imposing a preset agenda.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they explore which methods fit best and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. Many people find remote work helpful for practicing skills between meetings and for keeping therapy aligned with daily routines. Licensed professionals and therapists generally adapt exercises and handouts so they work well in a virtual setting, and these adjustments are discussed during early sessions to match each person's needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using person-focused conversation plus evidence-based techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in behavioral health for 26 years and brings long-term clinical experience to common and complex concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.