Consuella Shaw, LMHC

Consuella Shaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families. She combines broad clinical experience with five years of focused work in treatment modalities to address a range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting challenges, and thoughts or behaviors of self-harm.

Her practice is rooted in a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. She helps clients identify and build on existing strengths while offering practical skills and collaborative guidance for managing life’s challenges. Consuella emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support and empower clients as they move toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.

She works with clients across the lifespan and adapts therapeutic strategies to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families. Consuella draws on evidence-informed approaches to create a supportive, goal-oriented process that respects each person’s pace and preferences while focusing on meaningful, sustainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Consuella Shaw integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to meet each client’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a supportive space where the client’s goals guide the work; it is often helpful for building self-esteem and strengthening motivation for change. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and alter unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Consuella works with clients to explore what feels most relevant and useful, blending techniques from different models when appropriate and adjusting the plan as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people: sessions by video or phone allow for face-to-face connection without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for those with busy schedules or limited mobility. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into daily life, helping clients access consistent support from licensed professionals when and how it works best for them.