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Shimyne Homidas, LCSW, LISW-CP

Guiding people through life transitions
  • Transition-focused support
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Strength-based care

About Shimyne Homidas

Shimyne Homidas supports people facing major life changes such as divorce, relocation, and separation from a job or relationship. She recognizes that transitions - whether planned or unexpected - can bring fear, confusion, frustration, and a wide range of emotions that make it hard to move forward. Shimyne provides a non-judgmental space where individuals can sort through thoughts and feelings and explore what they need in order to adapt and grow.

Her clinical work emphasizes motivational interviewing alongside empowerment-based and strength-based techniques to help clients identify and reflect on the barriers that keep them from understanding or embracing their current circumstances. By focusing on clients' existing resources and values, she helps people clarify goals and take practical steps toward change. Shimyne brings seven years of experience to her practice and holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials - professional social work licenses that reflect advanced clinical training to provide therapeutic services.

She works collaboratively with each person to tailor an approach that fits their situation, pacing, and priorities. Shimyne aims to guide clients through transitions with respect, encouragement, and practical strategies for coping and decision making.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shimyne Homidas have?

Shimyne Homidas has 7 years of experience.

Is Shimyne Homidas a licensed therapist?

Yes, Shimyne Homidas holds these credentials: LCSW, LISW-CP. License details: FL LCSW SW16476, SC LISW-CP 16128.

In which languages does Shimyne Homidas provide therapy?

Shimyne Homidas provides therapy in English.

Where is Shimyne Homidas located?

Shimyne Homidas is located in Florida.

How can I work with Shimyne Homidas as my therapist?

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

Does Shimyne Homidas work with international clients?

Yes, Shimyne Homidas works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shimyne Homidas 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.

Approaches That Inform Online Therapy

Shimyne commonly draws on client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing when working with people online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping individuals explore their values, build self-understanding, and make choices that align with their goals - an approach well suited for life transitions, self-esteem work, and relationship concerns.

Motivational interviewing focuses on helping clients strengthen their own motivations for change by exploring ambivalence and identifying personally meaningful reasons to move forward. This method can be useful for settings where decisions or behavioral shifts are part of the work, such as career changes, coping strategies, or adjusting after separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shimyne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let people meet face-to-face from different locations, while live chat and text messaging provide more frequent or on-the-go options for support. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into busy schedules, letting licensed professionals and therapists focus on meaningful, goal-oriented work with clients.

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