I am Shelley Schneider, a Florida licensed social worker with 35 years of clinical experience. First I want to acknowledge it takes courage and strength to seek professional help. Therefore, I strive to create a safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement and a trusting relationship can be established.
After hearing the issues bringing you to BetterHelp, we would define your goals and how you would successfully achieve them. I am a solution focused therapist as when I have a problem, I want a positive change as soon as possible. So I bring that attitude and approach to my work with you while being sensitive and thoughtful about your individual needs.
I have experience in helping people with a multitude of problems such as anxiety, stress, depression, coping, self esteem and confidence. Some of my areas of expertise are coping with loss and change, stress anxiety, depression, grief, aging, end of life issues, death and dying and hospice care. Among some of my professional activities I have investigated Child Abuse, supervised Adult Protective Services and served as a Vice President of Counseling Services in a large hospice.
If you think we might be a good match for each other, please reach out to me and we can schedule a time to meet.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW5508
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shelley Schneider. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shelley’s insight, and her empathy have helped me these past 6 months. I am very pleased with my experience.
Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Shelley has greatly impacted my life in just three short weeks. She challenges me when I need it and validates me when I need it too. I really appreciate the questions she gives me to consider between our sessions. They keep me working on my issues and occupy my mind when I might otherwise have negative self-talk. The experience has been excellent.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Shelley is wise, kind, a great listener, offers supporting books and articles, points out all sides of situations, did I mention wise? She has taught me some great tools that I actually use almost daily. Highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Shelley is very kind and has lots of experience helping people with the grieving process. She has been helping me cope with a sudden life-changing medical issue that has affected my quality of life. She is compassionate and immediately validated everything I have been feeling.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Shelley has helped me turn a new leaf in my life. I have grown so much in just a few months with her support. She is genuine, caring, and a pleasure to speak with. I look forward to all of our sessions and greatly appreciate how well she has gotten to know me. I can tell that she truly wants the best for me.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
I could write a novel about how amazing Shelley has been for me in such a short amount of time! Shelley truly listens to your needs and adapts her process to fit your needs. She helps me through tough times and I can't thank her enough!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes