Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Shelby Grimes, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW13745
- NPI
- 1164831939
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Shelby supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- LGBTQ issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy and relationships
About Shelby
Shelby Grimes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on LGBTQ issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes. Shelby works directly with people who want clear, practical help rather than clinical jargon.
She approaches sessions as a conversation where the client’s experience matters most. Shelby uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address thinking patterns, emotion responses, and relationship dynamics. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas and client-centered listening to understand how past connections shape present reactions.
In a typical session Shelby helps people notice what matters to them, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of talking about difficult topics. She can address issues like abandonment, control struggles, dissociation, and problems around intimacy. Shelby also works with concerns such as body image, communication breakdowns, and isolation.
Practical goals are part of the work. Shelby helps clients set manageable steps for change, whether that means trying new communication skills, safety planning after abuse, or pacing through a separation. She keeps language straightforward and focuses on what can be done between sessions.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Shelby asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people test what works in daily life. If you’re looking for a direct, experience-based approach from an LCSW in Florida, Shelby offers that kind of practical support.
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How Shelby’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values. It is useful for coping with life changes, shame, and ongoing worries about identity or relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change emotional responses. It can help with anxiety, body image concerns, and impulsive reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions and patterns in relationships to improve connection and reduce painful cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelby will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats Shelby currently offers before booking, since the biography does not specify them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use sessions to practice communication skills, plan small behavior changes, and track progress between meetings, which helps integrate therapy into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shelby focus on?
Shelby works with LGBTQ issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related topics like body image, communication problems, and isolation.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
Shelby has 11 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
Is she licensed to practice?
Shelby holds an LCSW and is licensed in Florida. That credential is shown as LCSW and the license location is Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site’s booking flow will show what Shelby currently offers.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the sign-up flow for pricing details tied to your location.
How do I begin working with Shelby?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of arranging your initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers