Where Shelly stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW25077
- NPI
- 1720778764
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Codependency support
About Shelly
Shelly Grabiak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Shelly focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier day to day. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep someone stuck, and trying small changes to test what helps. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as codependency, communication problems, substance use concerns, and caregiver stress.
Her background includes experience across crisis lines, clinical settings, hospitals, addiction treatment, and palliative and hospice care. That variety informs how she adjusts conversations for grief, chronic illness, and end-of-life worries. She also has experience with people exposed to violence and first responder stress.
Shelly describes her work as coaching, advocating, educating, and counseling. In sessions she blends practical tools with reflective conversation so people can make different choices and notice what changes. She highlights ethics aligned with the National Association of Social Work and uses a strengths-oriented outlook.
Outside of clinical work she continues professional learning and attends trainings. She spends free time outdoors with her dogs, does yoga and breathwork, and values time with family and animals. Her style is straightforward and action-focused for people who want clearer direction and steadier coping.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques fit into online sessions
Many clients benefit from approaches that teach skills and change patterns. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety or codependent reactions and then testing new, manageable ways of responding. These techniques are useful for stress, anxiety, and relationship patterns.Trauma-informed methods acknowledge how past hurt affects present behavior and concentrate on pacing, grounding, and building tolerable steps toward change. When grief or trauma are present, this approach helps a person stay steady while addressing painful material.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking what feels doable and adjusting the plan as priorities shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats for this clinician, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care while living in different places, which is helpful for international clients and those balancing caregiving or work commitments.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and combines practical tools with reflective conversation. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small changes that improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as an LCSW in Florida and prior work across crisis lines, hospitals, addiction treatment, and hospice care.
What credentials and location details are on record?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) based in Florida.
Can I work with her in Spanish or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person sessions are available.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.