- 20 years experience
- FL LMHC
- Focus on relationships
About Shirley
Shirley Colee is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people through hard moments. She focuses on relationship problems, family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and the everyday strains that interfere with life. Shirley aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion so they can take practical steps forward.
She adapts conversation and plans to fit what each person needs. In sessions she listens closely, helps people clarify goals, and works with them to build skills that reduce distress. Shirley uses straightforward strategies that make it easier to manage emotions, improve communication, and cope with loss or major life changes.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that keeps the person’s perspective central. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing strong emotions and impulses. When trauma is involved she may draw on EMDR-informed techniques to address painful memories in a paced way.
Shirley has supported people dealing with parenting stress, caregiver burnout, codependency, forgiveness work, and issues tied to addiction or impulsivity. She honors each person’s pace and helps them build practical tools for everyday challenges.
To begin, Shirley asks people to share what matters most to them so she can tailor the sessions. This helps create a plan focused on realistic, useful changes rather than abstract goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. It helps people feel heard and guides the sessions around their goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit their situation. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can shorten commute time, allow check-ins during a break, or let someone join from a quieter spot with less background noise. It also supports continuing care after a life change or when travel is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills and client-centered conversations for remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and clear goals that carry over into daily life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is person-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and teaches skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, grief, addiction, and family-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC - and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.