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Shelby Grimes, LCSW

Florida LCSW for relationships and trauma
  • LGBTQ+ affirming support
  • Trauma and intimacy care

About Shelby Grimes

Shelby Grimes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and LGBTQ+ matters. She focuses on helping individuals navigate significant life transitions and build on existing strengths to move through difficult moments.

She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, centering clients' perspectives while offering guidance and therapeutic tools. Shelby values collaboration and aims to create a space where clients can explore patterns, process past experiences, and identify practical steps toward well-being.

Recognizing that reaching out for help often requires courage, she honors the decision to begin therapy and supports clients through the early steps of change and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shelby Grimes have?

Shelby Grimes has 11 years of professional experience.

Is Shelby Grimes a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shelby Grimes holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW13745.

In which languages does Shelby Grimes provide therapy?

Shelby Grimes provides therapy in English.

Where is Shelby Grimes located?

Shelby Grimes is located in Florida.

How can I work with Shelby Grimes as my therapist?

Sessions with Shelby Grimes can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shelby Grimes work with international clients?

Shelby Grimes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelby Grimes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Virtual Counseling Fit Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly make a difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that feels most comfortable for them - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide care remotely, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. For many people, virtual therapy offers a practical and effective way to access supportive, professional help.

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