Shellene Hattersley

Shellene Hattersley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who supports adults facing life transitions and emotional challenges. She brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice and emphasizes practical steps people can use right away. Shellene aims to make therapy clear and manageable for people who feel overwhelmed by change.

Shellene’s work focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and grief after separation. Her approach centers on the person in front of her rather than labels or diagnoses.

In sessions she blends several evidence-informed methods to match what a person needs in the moment. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are woven in to support present-focused awareness and readiness for change.

Shellene keeps sessions practical and respectful of each person’s pace. She helps clients break big problems into smaller steps and build tools for daily life. The goal is steady, sustainable progress toward clearer priorities and improved functioning.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How her approach and online sessions can help

Shellene integrates several practical approaches to help people manage change and strong feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities so each session feels relevant to real life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for regulating emotions and handling intense stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Shellene collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Together they set targets, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered for her practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help maintain therapy as a regular part of life while working toward clearer priorities and better day-to-day coping.