Shirley Colee
Florida LMHC for relationships, trauma, family, and grief
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About
Shirley Colee, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and addictions. She also works with issues related to intimacy, eating and parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life transitions.
Her clinical toolkit includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Gottman Method. Shirley adapts conversation and clinical plans to reflect each person or family’s particular situation, matching methods to goals and preferences rather than relying on a single approach.
Shirley emphasizes a respectful and compassionate stance in sessions and recognizes the courage involved in seeking help. She aims to create a process that is collaborative and that addresses the practical and emotional aspects of the presenting concerns, tailoring pacing and focus to the needs named by those who reach out.
Her clinical toolkit includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Gottman Method. Shirley adapts conversation and clinical plans to reflect each person or family’s particular situation, matching methods to goals and preferences rather than relying on a single approach.
Shirley emphasizes a respectful and compassionate stance in sessions and recognizes the courage involved in seeking help. She aims to create a process that is collaborative and that addresses the practical and emotional aspects of the presenting concerns, tailoring pacing and focus to the needs named by those who reach out.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH3465
- NPI Number: 1366503971
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote options and therapeutic focus
Shirley offers remote sessions that combine skills-based work and trauma-informed processing. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps identify and work with unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and support practical coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can be included when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills are priorities.For clients facing traumatic memories, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is available as a targeted approach for processing the impact of past events. The Gottman Method informs work with relationship concerns, emphasizing communication patterns and concrete strategies for couples and families. Client-Centered Therapy provides a foundation for tailoring the pace and focus to each person or household.
Remote sessions can be scheduled by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match client needs and comfort. Shirley frames her work as collaborative, inviting those who prefer structured skills training, trauma-focused processing, or relationship-centered interventions to discuss which options fit their goals.
What is Shirley Colee's clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 20 years of professional experience working with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her professional credentials?
Shirley holds an LMHC credential and is licensed as FL LMHC MH3465.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Shirley based?
She is licensed and based in Florida.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She provides remote care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting 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.
What is the process for getting started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.