Shelley Schneider, LCSW

Shelley Schneider is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 35 years of experience supporting adults and older adults through major life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and provides care for issues such as codependency, divorce, aging, caregiver stress, cancer-related needs, hospice and end-of-life matters, and veteran-related challenges. Her practice emphasizes practical help for everyday struggles as well as support for long-term coping and life purpose exploration.

Shelley approaches therapy from a problem-solving perspective, rooted in the idea that understanding and shifting one’s thinking creates opportunities for change in behavior and overall quality of life. She aims to foster a calm, respectful, and supportive environment that pairs empathy and encouragement with clear, direct guidance. In this setting she helps clients identify goals, develop coping strategies, and build skills to manage stressors and transitions. Shelley’s style is steady and solution-oriented, focused on helping adults and geriatric clients navigate complex emotional and practical concerns with dignity and resilience.

Combining Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused Methods Online

Shelley Schneider draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. CBT emphasizes practical tools and skill building so clients can test new ways of thinking and behaving in everyday situations.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, a brief, goal-oriented approach that highlights a client’s strengths and small, achievable steps toward change. This method works well for navigating life transitions, resolving specific problems, and clarifying priorities when time or energy is limited.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey, and Shelley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to the individual and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to receive consistent support from different locations. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.