Shirley King

Shirley King

Florida LMHC supporting women through anxiety, trauma, and life change

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About

Shirley King is an LMHC practicing in Florida with eight years of experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. She centers care on whole-person healing and honors each individual's cultural and spiritual background. Her practice emphasizes respect, clear communication, and a collaborative pace that meets clients where they are.

She works with concerns including stress, self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, and the effects of isolation, guilt, and shame. Additional focus areas include women's issues, forgiveness work, life purpose, and building self-love. Shirley aims to help clients strengthen coping strategies and develop clear communication skills while attending to emotional wounds related to trauma and abuse.

Clients can expect sessions that blend focused guidance with warmth and occasional, appropriate humor when it fits the client. Shirley draws from evidence-based practices and partners with individuals to set goals, enhance self-understanding, and cultivate practical skills for daily life and longer-term growth.

Location:
Florida, United States
Years Experience:
8
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: FL LMHC MH20739
  • NPI Number: 1609511955
  • License: LMHC (Florida)

Remote sessions designed around client needs

Shirley King offers online care that aligns with her emphasis on whole-person healing and culturally responsive practice. The profile does not specify particular clinical modalities, but it notes that she draws from evidence-based practices and adapts her work to focus areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. In remote sessions Shirley focuses on building practical coping strategies, strengthening communication skills, and addressing isolation, guilt, or shame. She often supports work around self-love, life purpose, and social anxiety while attending to trauma-related concerns. Humor is used when appropriate and welcomed by the client. Online appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their routine. These options are presented so clients and Shirley can find a working style that supports steady progress and clear collaboration.

What is Shirley King's professional background?

Shirley King is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes.

What credentials does she hold?

She is an LMHC and holds a Florida license listed as FL LMHC MH20739.

Which languages does Shirley work in?

The profile indicates she provides services in English.

Where is Shirley based?

She practices in Florida.

How can clients work with her remotely?

Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how sessions are conducted.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

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