Shelly Grabiak

Shelly Grabiak, LCSW, draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing life transitions and other big stressors. She speaks English and Spanish and brings five years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida. Her approach focuses on practical steps people can use now to feel steadier and more capable.

Shelly helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication difficulties, and questions about life purpose. Her work reflects experience across crisis hotlines, hospitals, addiction and mental health settings, and hospice care.

In sessions she aims for clear goals and usable skills. Conversations emphasize what someone can try between visits and how to notice small shifts. She values honesty, courage, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to act from values that matter to them.

Shelly notes prior experience with first responders, service members, aviation professionals, teachers, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, older adults, and caregivers, and she brings that background into focused, practical support. She continues professional learning and brings energy and curiosity to each meeting.

Outside of work she enjoys yoga, reiki, running with her dogs, hiking, dancing, motorcycle rides, and time with family and animals. That mix of grounded routine and active pursuits informs a down-to-earth style in sessions.

How evidence-based techniques shape online therapy

Many of Shelly's sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and step-by-step change. For example, cognitive behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety or improve mood. Another common approach emphasizes trauma-informed care and practical strategies to increase coping after traumatic events or loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences, and then suggest techniques to try. That process is collaborative, with room to adjust methods if something isn’t resonating.

If you plan to do therapy online, confirm the specific session formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone meet with a licensed professional from a different location, including international clients, while keeping the focus on practical coping skills and progress over time.