Shirley Hurlburt, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Shirley Hurlburt

Shirley Hurlburt

(she/her)

LCSW
11 years of experience
Virtual

Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Work with 10+ years of experience working with individuals who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, and personality disorders. I utilize CBT and DBT to help patients challenge automatic negative thoughts and help them learn to regulate their emotions. I have facilitated DBT and Anger Management groups with great success. I received my Master's from Syracuse University.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe I am a strong provider because I have experience working with people from all backgrounds. I have worked in schools, hospitals, prisons, and private practice.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work well with clients who are experiencing transitions in their life, grief, anger, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I provide empathetic listening. skill building, and a safe place to process emotions.

About Shirley Hurlburt

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I help clients recognize automatic negative thoughts and cognitive distortions that contribute to their distress. I assist patient's with increasing engagement in positive activities to improve mood and reduce avoidance behaviors. I help equip clients with strategies to effectively handle life challenges and stressors.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use this to enhance a person's ability to be present in the moment, recognize and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. I help people learn to tolerate and survive crises without resorting to harmful behaviors. I help clients generalize skills to various contexts and situations, ensuring they can maintain progress after therapy ends.