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Sara Shelby

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed clinical social worker, your mental health and overall wellness are important to me. My work is grounded in empathy, practical tools, and deep respect for the clients I serve. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, grief, or substance use, I provide a calm, supportive space where you can feel safe, seen, and understood.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I help individuals explore patterns, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. My style is relational and strengths-based, meaning I work with you to identify what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and how to move forward in a way that feels manageable and meaningful. I often draw from evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches to support healing, self-awareness, and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling supported, understood, and equipped with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. I aim to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel emotionally safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Sessions are paced to match your needs and goals, and I regularly check in to make sure our work is aligned with what feels most helpful to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of South Florida
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Narrative Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English