Shelley Dodt, LCSW
- Practical coping skills
- Strengths-based approach
- Warm collaborative support
About Shelley Dodt
Mindfulness is central to her work, and she often helps clients practice simple awareness techniques to reduce reactivity and find steadiness in difficult moments. Her approach blends insight development with skills training so clients can both understand patterns and take concrete steps to change them. Shelley aims to balance kindness and compassion with a touch of humor, believing that therapy should help people feel better, do better, and prosper.
Shelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a clinician trained to provide mental health therapy - and she is also a Board Certified Patient Advocate and a Certified Life Coach. Those additional qualifications support her ability to partner with clients around health care navigation and goal-focused coaching, while maintaining a human, down-to-earth style of care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shelley Dodt have?
Shelley Dodt has 5 years of experience.
Is Shelley Dodt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW15916.
In which languages does Shelley Dodt provide therapy?
Shelley Dodt provides therapy in English.
Where is Shelley Dodt located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Shelley Dodt as my therapist?
You can work with Shelley Dodt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shelley Dodt work with international clients?
Shelley Dodt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shelley Dodt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Shelley uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more useful patterns. This approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress to create practical, step-by-step change.
Mindfulness Therapy - Mindfulness practices in her work help people become more aware of the present moment and reduce automatic reactivity. These techniques can support emotional regulation, reduce rumination, and improve coping with life’s challenges.
Shelley approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to match goals, preferences, and needs to an approach that feels most helpful, and adjusts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy makes engaging in this work more flexible and accessible. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit sessions and check-ins into busy lives. These options allow therapy to continue across locations and schedules while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.