Shanda Hope
Florida LCSW using ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness approaches
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About
Shanda Hope is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping clients address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, self esteem, and relationship and family concerns. Her practice also includes work with grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a range of related challenges such as dissociation, mood disorders, personality concerns, and issues around self-harm and forgiveness.
Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and the Gottman Method. She integrates these approaches to match a person’s needs and preferences, inviting clients to collaborate on goals and strategies while building practical skills for managing emotions and improving communication.
Shanda frames therapy as a process that draws on each client’s strengths and insight. She offers support aimed at helping people clarify values, increase coping resources, and navigate life transitions. Prospective clients in Florida can expect a professional, respectful approach grounded in the listed specialties and therapeutic methods.
Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and the Gottman Method. She integrates these approaches to match a person’s needs and preferences, inviting clients to collaborate on goals and strategies while building practical skills for managing emotions and improving communication.
Shanda frames therapy as a process that draws on each client’s strengths and insight. She offers support aimed at helping people clarify values, increase coping resources, and navigate life transitions. Prospective clients in Florida can expect a professional, respectful approach grounded in the listed specialties and therapeutic methods.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, ADHD, Antisocial personality, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Forgiveness, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW20328
- NPI Number: 1093434011
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Options for remote work
Shanda offers online sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to maintain ongoing collaboration when meeting in person is not possible or when a flexible rhythm of contact better fits a person’s needs. She frames these options as tools to continue therapeutic work across common life demands.
In remote sessions she often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and to clarify values that guide behavior. CBT techniques are described in straightforward terms to address unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping strategies. ACT is presented as a way to explore values and take action aligned with what matters most to the client.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices are also included when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or present-moment awareness are priorities. Throughout, Shanda emphasizes collaborative planning so clients can choose the mix of methods and communication modes that fit their situation.
How long has Shanda been practicing?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are Shanda's credentials and licensing details?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida. License: FL LCSW SW20328.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Shanda located?
Her profile lists Florida as her practice location.
What ways can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.