Shelley Dodt

Shelley Dodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people handle anger, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She uses plain language and practical tools so conversations stay focused and useful. Shelley aims to be the kind of counselor who listens and helps people move toward clearer choices and better days.

Shelley centers her work on mindfulness and skill building. She guides clients to notice patterns that get in the way and then practices small, manageable changes. Sessions often include straightforward coping skills, grounding practices, and problem-solving steps that people can use between meetings.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to connect thoughts, feelings, and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas help when intense emotions make things feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set realistic goals and keep momentum moving forward.

Shelley encourages people to identify strengths and use them to meet their goals. She believes humor and kindness can be part of the work, alongside practical exercises and honest conversations. Her style is collaborative - she works with each person to pick strategies that fit their life.

Her background includes five years working with adults on issues such as depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma, parenting stress, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Shelley practices in Florida and offers therapy in English. To begin, clients use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Shelley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and mood problems. CBT focuses on clear links between thinking, feeling, and acting so clients can practice different responses in everyday life.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-informed skills are useful when strong emotions feel overwhelming or when someone needs tools to calm down and think more clearly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time based on what is helping most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since options can vary. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quieter check-in when needed. Talk with Shelley during the match process about scheduling and the practical fit for your routine so sessions support your goals without disrupting daily life.