- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Relationship communication
About Shelby
Shelby Grimes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. She helps people facing LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and the stresses of major life changes.
Shelby centers sessions on what each person brings to the room. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on strengths that can be used to move through hard moments. Conversations are direct and practical so people can try small changes between meetings.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in emotions and attachment. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful. These approaches are used to notice feelings, practice new responses, and make choices that match personal values.
Common topics Shelby addresses include abandonment, body image, communication difficulties, dissociation, and issues around intimacy and kink. She also helps with divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and the isolation that can come after big life shifts.
Sessions are offered in English and are oriented toward practical steps people can take between meetings. Shelby encourages people to start with a short intake so they can clarify goals and decide on a path forward together.
How Shelby uses EFT, ACT, and attachment work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting the emotional patterns that keep people stuck. It helps by naming hard-to-recognize feelings and changing interaction cycles that repeat in relationships.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them. It supports choosing actions that align with personal values, which can be helpful for life changes and persistent worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection styles shape current relationship reactions and helps people experiment with new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelby will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She discusses options and adjusts focus as the work progresses so sessions remain relevant to what matters most to the client.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, or allow conversations without commuting. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with LGBTQ+ issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered methods to notice emotions and try new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
Shelby has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician in social work settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) based in Florida.
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 billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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