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- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Shirley
LMHC and LPC in Florida and Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience, Shirley Louisor helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strains, depression and relationship concerns. She lists trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles and bipolar among her practice areas. Shirley also notes work on life changes, aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, multicultural concerns and prejudice-related stress.
Shirley uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative methods and solution-focused strategies. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where action and forward steps matter. Sessions emphasize practical next steps and clearer choices rather than abstract theory.
Her training includes a Master’s degree in counseling from Regent University and professional credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. The biography also lists National Certified Counselor status as part of her background.
She has experience in outpatient settings, group work, school-based therapeutic roles and intensive in-home counseling for at-risk youth. That background includes facilitating support groups for depression, anxiety and bipolar concerns and working with adults, adolescents and children in various roles.
In session Shirley focuses on identifying small, manageable changes and building skills to cope with everyday demands. The work blends talking through current problems with specific strategies to test between sessions. Clients can expect direct collaboration on goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. In practice it means sessions concentrate on the client’s concerns and on building a collaborative plan that reflects their values and choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes to see what helps. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and behavior patterns and gives concrete tools to practice between sessions.
Motivational interviewing is a brief, goal-focused way of helping someone weigh options and find their own motivation to change. It is useful when people feel stuck or unsure which step to take next.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which combination of methods to use. That decision is made together and can change as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals often adapt pacing and homework to suit remote sessions while focusing on the same practical skills as in-person work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and bipolar concerns, plus related life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She combines client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused techniques. The focus is on collaboration and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in outpatient, school-based, group and in-home settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are LMHC and LPC. Licenses are listed for Florida (LMHC) and Virginia (LPC); practice location is Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The listing advises checking available session types during sign-up.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.