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Shelly Daniel, LCSW, CSW

Strength-focused therapist for lasting change
  • Strength-focused approach
  • CBT and DBT informed
  • Support for relationships

About Shelly Daniel

Shelly Daniel is a licensed social worker who brings a decade of experience to helping people navigate both everyday pressures and unexpected life changes. She finds professional fulfillment in guiding individuals toward practical resolutions that support thriving and optimal functioning. Her interest in helping others began in high school, and she continues to approach therapy with enthusiasm, integrity, and clinical skill.

Shelly focuses on teaching skills that promote clearer thinking, mindful living, and healthier relationships. She works with people experiencing feelings such as being stuck, worry, stress, anxiety, depression, uncertainty, apathy, disillusionment, disappointment, or confusion, helping them identify strengths, limits, areas for growth, and new opportunities. Her work emphasizes strength-based support, healthy coping strategies, emotion regulation, solution-building, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, all aimed at the client’s mental, emotional, and spiritual goals.

She prefers to collaborate with individuals who recognize a need for change and are willing to try new ways of thinking and behaving. Shelly brings keen awareness, empathy, and steady support to the therapeutic process. Shelly Daniel holds LCSW and CSW credentials - LCSW refers to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes a clinical social work credential - and uses those skills to guide clients toward meaningful progress.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shelly Daniel have?

Shelly Daniel has 10 years of experience in clinical social work and counseling.

Is Shelly Daniel a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials. License details are listed as GA LCSW CSW004860. LCSW refers to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes a clinical social work credential.

In which languages does Shelly Daniel provide therapy?

Shelly Daniel provides therapy in English.

Where is Shelly Daniel located?

Shelly Daniel is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Shelly Daniel as my therapist?

You can work with Shelly Daniel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shelly Daniel work with international clients?

Shelly Daniel does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelly Daniel cost?

Costs can vary based 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 pricing and plan details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is 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.

Approach to Therapy and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people explore values, feelings, and goals so they can grow at their own pace. This approach is useful for concerns around self-esteem, life transitions, and building insight.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with difficult situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies to improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelly works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, while allowing therapists and clients to use the same therapeutic approaches in ways that fit everyday life.

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