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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
About Shanda
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 26 years of experience. Shanda Hope helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship problems, family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She uses several clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method.
Shanda sees clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building practical strengths. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps that people can try between meetings. Conversations move from understanding current patterns toward concrete skills and small behavioral changes.
Her style emphasizes direct support and collaboration. She listens for what matters most to the person and then introduces tools from evidence-based approaches. That can mean skill-building for emotion regulation, practicing communication techniques for relationships, or planning actions that match a person’s values.
Shanda has long experience across clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns. She draws on multiple methods rather than a single technique. This gives flexibility to respond to mood disorders, trauma-related problems, and ongoing stressors.
People who choose her often want hands-on strategies alongside reflective talk. Shanda helps set short-term objectives, reviews progress, and adjusts the plan as needed. The emphasis is on usable skills and steady progress rather than lengthy theory.
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How her approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action consistent with those values. It uses experiential exercises and simple behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors through step-by-step practice and homework assignments. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. The Gottman Method offers concrete communication and conflict-management tools for relationship problems and helps people practice new interaction patterns. Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify goals and then try methods that fit those goals. Sessions can include discussing patterns, practicing skills during the session, and assigning small exercises to use between meetings. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice communication or grounding skills in settings that match a person’s daily routine. The focus is on making sessions practical and usable in everyday life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method depending on the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of clinical concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.