- Values-centered care
- Trauma and grief focus
- English and Spanish
About Shelly
Shelly Grabiak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers her work on helping people reconnect with their values and sense of self. She speaks English and Spanish and offers care from Florida. Shelly emphasizes acceptance and practical steps so clients can act from a clearer, more empowered place.
Shelly draws on five years as an LCSW paired with earlier roles in crisis hotlines, hospitals, addiction treatment, and hospice care. That background informs how she supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She also addresses relationship and attachment concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues that come with aging.
In sessions she aims to help people notice what matters most and build realistic steps toward those goals. Conversations focus on awareness, skill building, and practical change rather than abstract theory. She invites reflection about values and action so clients can make choices aligned with their priorities.
Shelly brings experience working with people who have faced domestic violence, addiction, bereavement, and first responder stress. She uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and personal strengths like empathy and positivity to guide the process. Her approach blends coaching, education, and counseling depending on each person's needs.
Outside of clinical work she pursues ongoing training and enjoys yoga, meditation, running with her dogs, and time outdoors. Those interests inform a grounded, active style of practice that supports steady progress and real-life application.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Many of the techniques Shelly uses focus on clear actions and rebuilding safety after difficult events. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Trauma-informed methods focus on pacing, grounding skills, and building tolerance for strong memories so daily functioning can improve.Decisions about which approaches to use are collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients are encouraged to share preferences so the plan fits their life and priorities.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between appointments. It also supports consistent progress when life or caregiving duties make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals help people adapt skills learned in sessions to everyday routines so therapy feels practical and usable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Shelly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and attachment concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes coaching, education, and counseling with attention to practical skills and values. Conversations aim to increase awareness and build steps people can use in daily life.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has five years as an LCSW and prior experience on suicide prevention and domestic violence hotlines, in hospitals, addiction treatment, and hospice care. That range informs work with trauma, grief, and addiction-related issues.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices from Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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