Hello, I am a Licensed clinical Social worker providing therapy services in Florida. I received my Masters in Social Work form the University of Central Florida and also have a Bachelor's in Psychology and Associate degree in Child Development. I have worked in social services for over 12 years and focus on helping clients addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting concerns and personal growth. I am committed to providing comprehensive mental wellness services to assist clients as they navigate through life transitions, challenges, trauma, and healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session will focus on your expectations of therapy, current challenges and basic background information. During this session, we will discuss your concerns that bests ways I can support you. We will also discuss a treatment plan tailored to your needs and scheduling of future sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I promote a positive mindset and support clients throughout their growth and healing journey. I values client's privacy, right to self-determination, and personal goals with a focus on mindset and resiliency. We use a strengths-based approach with an emphasis on empathy, empowerment, and compassion.
About Shelly Hattersley
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Focus on mindfulness and calming skills to reduce anxiety and signs of depression. DBT skills are extremely helpful to reducing symptoms of mood disorders, PTSD and trauma. This approach is useful for emotional regulation, increasing distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. Personal insight, self-reflection and a growth mindset are also often implemented to increase self-regulation and stress management.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive restructuring, reframing and thought challenging. Focus on addressing cognitive dissonance and addressing maladaptive behaviors and unhealthy coping skills. CBT strategies are effective to treat anxiety, depression and phobias and well as useful when added with other forms of treatment.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SF strategies promote the use of of problem solving skills and personal empowerment. This is a short-term treatment (4-8 sessions) that addresses anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationships.
Motivational Interviewing
MI therapy is a person-centered approach to address readiness for change. This form of therapy is useful to address addiction, relationships, and life changes.
Strength-Based
All therapy approaches are client centered and focused on personal strengths to increase confidence and empower clients to make positive changes.