Shelley Schneider, LCSW

Shelley Schneider is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and navigating major life changes. Shelley aims to create a calm and respectful space where people can talk through problems and find practical steps forward.

She frames therapy as problem solving. Shelley helps people notice how their thoughts influence their behavior and then try small changes to shift day-to-day life. Sessions tend to balance empathy with direct feedback so people leave with clear ideas to try between meetings.

Shelley has worked with issues that often come with aging and serious illness, including caregiver strain, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life topics, and geriatric matters. She also addresses relationship patterns such as codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and the emotional fallout of guilt and shame.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep conversations focused and actionable. That means identifying unhelpful thinking, setting specific goals, and tracking what changes help most. Shelley describes her role as a steady guide who helps people set realistic steps and measure progress.

People choose Shelley when they want practical strategies and a therapist who combines directness with care. Her long experience in Florida informs an approach that is straightforward and aimed at improving everyday functioning.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying goals and building on what already works; sessions move quickly toward practical steps and measurable progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Shelley works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will adjust focus over time, combining techniques from different approaches to match what is helping most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Shelley's profile does not list specific session formats, so checking available formats is recommended. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many clients find this flexibility helps maintain consistency with therapy while managing everyday responsibilities.