Therapist profile
Shelley Dodt, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW15916
- NPI1134690217
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT and DBT skills
- Relationship tools
About Shelley
Shelley Dodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Shelley uses practical skills and clear guidance to help people notice what is and is not working in their lives.
Shelley favors straightforward methods. She teaches coping skills and tools so people can spot recurring problems and handle them differently. Mindfulness is a regular part of her approach, and she often uses it to help clients calm intense feelings and respond with more choice.
Her work blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with techniques drawn from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing. That combination is used to build insight, change unhelpful thought patterns, and try new behaviors. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship concerns when that is relevant.
Shelley frames change as a practical project: keep the behaviors that work, and revise those that do not. She focuses on strengths and on small, repeatable steps clients can practice between sessions. Humor and kindness are part of how she supports that work.
In addition to clinical practice, Shelley has training as a life coach and a board certified patient advocate. She helps people sort through grief, parenting strain, burnout, and intimacy-related issues, alongside mood and stress disorders. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged from her Florida practice.
How sessions work
How Shelley uses CBT, DBT, and mindfulness in online work
Online sessions with Shelley draw on cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness practice in straightforward, practical ways. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on spotting thought patterns that lead to upset or anger and testing new, more helpful ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical behavior therapy supplies clear coping skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflicts more calmly. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to notice feelings and impulses before reacting.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Shelley treats the process as collaborative: she and the client look at goals, reactions, and what has or has not helped in the past, then decide which methods to emphasize. That plan can change as therapy progresses and skills get practiced in daily life.
Confirm the specific session formats Shelley offers before you book. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight or off-camera options if being on video is difficult. These practical benefits help people keep consistent momentum while learning new ways to respond to anger and stress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shelley works with issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based work that includes mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to build insight and new habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credential and location details are on file?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
In what language can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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