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Shirley Bradley

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Shirley Bradley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Woker in the state of CT and a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice in the state of SC. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in 2012. I am a very well-rounded therapist, working with patients with substance abuse, psychiatric issues, depression, anxiety, family therapy, children in crisis and hospice/end of life planning with patients and families. I also have a lot of experience with grief/bereavement support groups.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in solution-focused therapy, grief therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, substance abuse therapy, group therapy and interpersonal therapy.

What you can expect from me

In my first therapy session, you can expect to provide background information and discuss your reasons for seeking therapy. We will also discuss short and long term goals and a timeline to attain these goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
    Connecticut, South Carolina
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem Connecticut Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Behavioral, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Art Therapy, Structural Family, Multidimensional Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Attachment Based, Strategic Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Behavior Modification, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English