Shelby Grimes, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in Florida with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
FL LCSW SW13745
Reviews
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Absolutely recommend 10/10 listens and gives advice but supports my decision and helps with giving clarity to issues I have. 💯🔥
Written on May 24, 2026 after therapy with Shelby for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
She has been an amazing person to talk to and vent, i have only had three or four sessions with her but they have been fulfilling everytime i feel great after an appointment with her
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Shelby for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Shelby is incredibly great to speak with and I’ve learned a lot of very specific things from her that have helped in a very small amount of time. Truly open minded and supportive, highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Shelby for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
shelby is awesome, i have no idea where to start but having her as a therapist amazing, she’s so patient and attentive, beyond supportive, easy to talk to and overall just the sweetest, i’m so happy she’s my therapist
Written on Feb 19, 2026 after therapy with Shelby for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life chan
Shelby was attentive, on time and helpful
Written on Feb 08, 2026 after therapy with Shelby for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shelby Grimes Is An Amazing Therapist! She Has Helped Me Grow Through So Many Difficulties And Understands How To Work Through The Needs Of Her Patients. I Feel Like She Is The Perfect Fit For Me As A Therapist And I Would Recommend Her To Anyone! She Really Listens And Feels The Situation And Allows You To Speak But While Also Gives Amazing Advice And Support To Help One Get Through Whatever They Need To Get Through. She Is A Super Fast Communicator As Well As A Active Listener. Shelby Grimes Is The Best!
Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Shelby for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd