- LGBTQ concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Acceptance and ACT
About Shelby
Shelby Grimes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. She helps people with LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Shelby frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on building practical skills together.
Shelby uses straightforward conversation and evidence-informed methods. Sessions typically include noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors, trying small experiments between meetings, and practicing new ways of relating to others. She leans on approaches such as acceptance and commitment methods, attachment-focused ideas, and cognitive tools to address everyday challenges.
People often come to her feeling stuck after a breakup, dealing with shame or guilt, or unsure how to connect in relationships. Shelby also works with concerns such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, dissociation, and loneliness. She addresses issues linked to alternative sex culture, blended family stress, and men's concerns when those come up.
In practical terms Shelby aims for clear goals and regular check-ins about progress. Sessions look at what is getting in the way now and what small, doable changes might help. She encourages clients to bring real situations from their life into sessions so work can be applied between meetings.
Her approach is direct and people-focused. Shelby combines acceptance-based strategies, attachment-informed conversations, and cognitive techniques to help people move forward at a pace that fits them.
How Shelby uses therapy approaches during online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for people struggling with anxiety about social situations or feeling stuck by shame. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current ways of relating. It focuses on recognizing those patterns and practicing different, more secure ways to connect with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelby will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they’ll pick methods and try them out, adjusting as needed based on what helps in everyday life.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel. Shelby uses exercises, behavior experiments, and real-life homework that translate to online meetings, and she will shape sessions so they fit each person’s routine and goals.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shelby address?
Shelby works with LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related topics like abandonment, body image, communication, and loneliness.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of acceptance-based work, attachment-informed conversation, and cognitive techniques to notice patterns and try practical changes. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Shelby has 11 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs how she structures sessions and supports client goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice and licensure are based in Florida.
Can I see her if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients. People located in Florida are the relevant local context for her licensure.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The site’s booking flow will show what formats Shelby currently offers.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking details for exact pricing tied to your location.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.