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Shelley Dodt, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shelley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shelley. View 50 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

I have been a client of Shelley’s for several years and in many ways, she has changed my life. I trust her guidance and she gets me when others don’t. She sincerely cares a lot about her clients and is always quick to respond if I have a downward spike. I am grateful for her.

Reviewed November 2024

She is a fantastic therapist. I am grateful to her.

Reviewed August 2023

More about Shelley

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

My clients say that they really appreciate the feeling that I am "on their side" helping them understand how to cope and deal with life. I always say if the behavior you are doing is getting you what you want out of life, keep doing it! If not, let's work together to see what we can change so you can get what you want out of life. I am a good listener and try to be the kind of counselor that I needed myself but never could find. I use mindfulness in my practice and truly believe Jon Kabat Zin when he said " As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you, no matter what is wrong". I work with my clients to help them develop insights. I try to teach them coping skills and tools so they can recognize life's little landmines and be able to navigate through and around them. Everyone has strengths and we explore yours so you can put them to the highest use in your life. Let's face it, life is not supposed to be painful and confusing. For some people it is. A good therapist can help you find your way out of the woods and to feel better, do better and prosper. I really love working with clients and am proud of the progress my clients in my private practice have made. Maybe I can help you too. My goal is to help you find better solutions through mindfulness, kindness, compassion and to add a little humor.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Patient Advocate. I am also Certified as a Life Coach. But most importantly, I am a human being just like you and people say I have the knack for helping them feel better.

Specialties

Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Self-harm Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shelley Dodt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134690217.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW15916 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Shelley Dodt

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

50 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Amazing Listens Helped Wonderful Grateful Professional Support

I have been a client of Shelley’s for several years and in many ways, she has changed my life. I trust her guidance and she gets me when others don’t. She sincerely cares a lot about her clients and is always quick to respond if I have a downward spike. I am grateful for her.

Reviewed November 2024

She is a fantastic therapist. I am grateful to her.

Reviewed August 2023

Shelley is caring, sincere, genuine, and goes above and beyond to be supportive. She is very knowledgeable, and always knows the right way to provide interventions and therapeutic modalities that work and reduce symptoms.

Reviewed May 2023

Always listens to me and gives me good advice and has changed my life in do many ways for the good.

Reviewed September 2022

Great

Reviewed May 2022

She is great

Reviewed April 2022

I have been with Shelley for over two years maybe more. I really feel she listens to me and gives me great optinons on how to look at things. It's a pleasure to have her as a therapist and friend. It does help me to know she is there if something happens.

Reviewed December 2021

Always great and helpful especially empathetic. People like her are hard to find. I am blessed..

Reviewed January 2021

i would a million percent recommend better help to everyone it has really changed me and i don't have words to express

Reviewed September 2020

Shelley has been really helpful in guiding me when I’m feeling overwhelmed with some of my struggles. Thank you so much and I look forward to continuing working with her.

Reviewed June 2020

Thank you Shelley! I feel lucky that I could met you when I was in a dark time.

Reviewed May 2020

Shelley is amazing! When I first came to better help I really felt like I was drowning and stuck. I'd tried face to face local councillors but felt I left with more questions than answers. Shelley is not like that at all, she's very straight with her answers and honest and that's exactly what I need to drop the boring stuff I can't help or control and deal with the bigger picture. Can't thank her enough for her help.

Reviewed May 2020

Excellent counselor!

Reviewed April 2020

Shelley is empathetic and supportive, a good human. I've tried counseling before and have had difficult experiences with being understood, and worse have been judged which traumatized me more. Shelley is one of the very few people I've met in life who simply acknowledged my life experiences without downplaying or overemphasizing their severity and impact.

Reviewed April 2020

I love working with Shelley! She has helped me grow and put a lot more into perspective over the last few months

Reviewed March 2020

Shelley is a lovely, kind and understanding lady and has a wealth of experience - she is a very calming and relaxed person, and I have no hesitation in recommending her if you are going through something in life. She is incredibly helpful in health related matters as well as anxiety.

Reviewed March 2020

I have so far spoken to Shelley only once, I was quite nervous but after speaking to her, it felt like a coffee with a friend who has your best intentions on the top of her head. She is very considerate and is able to give a really good third person perspective and make you rethink your and other people's inner motivations. I really like speaking to her and getting feedback from her, I see that I am able to apply those changes in a positive manner back into my life.

Reviewed March 2020

She is kind, thoughtful, and really listens. I like the way the online format allows me to really think about what I need/want to say about how I feel. I like that I can walk away from the thought and come back to re-read it.

Reviewed January 2020

Outstanding counselor. She listens, guides, support and always there. I value the time I spent during sessions.

Reviewed November 2019

She’s awesome!

Reviewed November 2019

She is amazing. She tells me everything exactly how it is without sugar coating it. She knows what she is preaching and is super funny as well. Could not recommend her more. I have never had this much fun while being in counseling before ;)

Reviewed November 2019

Shelly was excellent. She was able to provide many tools and ideas to help with the issues that I was having. Thanks for all your help.

Reviewed November 2019

Shelley is very accommodating, gentle and encouraging. No matter what place I was in, she tries to make me comfortable exactly where that is. She is the comforting soul that keep me company in a lonely place. I look forward to each of our session, and I’m given weekly takeaways to reflect on that helps tremendously, step by step, week by week. Learning to love yourself, learning to love your time spent, these are not always the easiest thing to do, but it’s a lifelong process. Shelley is the perfect guide.

Reviewed August 2019

Shelly has been my biggest support since joining BetterHelp. She is alert and attentive, knows when to talk and when I need to just vent. She allows me to express myself without fear of being criticized. She’s taught me so much in such a short time and I still have much to go. I’m glad Shelley is the person beside me helping me through it all.

Reviewed August 2019

She is amazing. I’ve been in a tough spot, but I always feel like she’s on my side.

Reviewed July 2019

Shelley is great! She’s super funny & so good at what she does. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for help like I was.

Reviewed July 2019

Shelly is a great counselor with a bounty of experience to share.

Reviewed May 2019

Shelley is an incredible therapist! She understands my issues very well and always offered words of wisdom. She’s on my side and I feel comforted knowing I can text her anytime during the day. I am very grateful for her support through a difficult period in my life. I would gladly recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed May 2019

Shelley is amazing! She supports me and I can’t tell how good that feels to have someone one my side!

Reviewed May 2019

She is a professional, she talking the truth. She cheers you up when you are having a bad time. When you make mistake in your life, for instance, in relationships, she can guild you to the right path and she listens to what you say clearly and respond daily.

Reviewed May 2019

Shelley was very helpful on a variety of topics. She also has a great sense of humor and was a lot of fun to talk to. In addition, I was really able to connect with her because of cultural similarities and European roots. Two days later, I am empowered and conquering the world again.

Reviewed April 2019

I really enjoyed working with Dhelley, she really helped me with more life coaching career coaching and having her hold me accountable for my goals was great!!

Reviewed April 2019

I have been corresponding with Shelley for a couple weeks now. Before I signed up and was connected with Shelley, I didn't see another option for getting myself help. I feel Shelley is taking time to understand me and she is very good at replying to messages in a respectable amount of time.

Reviewed April 2019

Shelley is super friendly & kind.

Reviewed April 2019

Shelley has been so helpful and understanding. I always feel comforted and lighter after talking to her! She’s given me new perspectives on things I’m working on.

Reviewed April 2019

Shelley has been super supportive and understanding of my wellness. She has been a superb help for me.

Reviewed April 2019

She’s awesome! Offers genuine advice, is a great listener and it’s obvious that she truly cares and wants to help!

Reviewed April 2019

I think my counsellor is amazing. I have masters in both social work and psychology and my professional opinion is that Shelley displays the knowledge and aptitude of those with more higher degrees. Any other person fortunate enough to be matched with Shelley is in wonderful, professional hands.

Reviewed April 2019

Shelley Dost is a great listener and she understands what my problems are. Each time I receive a message from Shelley.. I feel comfort and support. I can literally tell Shelley anything that I feel I couldn't tell anyone else. Finding someone to talk too is hard. I'm just glad I found Shelley Dodt Xxx Bestie.

Reviewed March 2019

I was in a very bad place when I reached out to Betterhelp.com, after being matched with Shelley I began the road to recovery. I could not have done it without her!

Reviewed March 2019

Shelley has been very wonderful and helpful in getting me through the hardest time in my life. Definitely recommended! Thank you Shelley!

Reviewed March 2019

Shelley takes counseling to a whole new level. I’m simply grateful.

Reviewed March 2019

Shelley is very helpful and the fact that I am from the UK didn’t affect our interactions aside from timing. She truly listens and offers relevant advice for both myself and how others in my life can help me.

Reviewed February 2019

Shelley has been incredibly helpful and kind to me, she's a great listener and has a knack for picking up the nuances of a situation just from my descriptions. She's lovely to talk to and I would thoroughly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2019

Shelley was incredible, she had a great positive manner and helped me to understand the issues I was having. She was able to help me with some difficult problems and I the app was super simple. If I had to wait for f2f treatment through normal services I would probably still be waiting. This is the future.

Reviewed February 2019

Shelley has been a mentor and a friend, and has been a wonderful source of help. I can't recommend her enough!

Reviewed February 2019

Even after the first session with Shelley I came away from the session feeling more empowered about my decision. She was incredibly friendly and easy to open up to with no judgement. After trying many different attempts at meditation, Shelley also provided an insightful approach to this, which I’ve been using most days with benefit. I will definitely be continuing to work with Shelley on an on going basis

Reviewed February 2019

Shelley was wonderful from our first appointment. She's responsive and intuitive to client needs, and very empathic. She was able to help me identify several helpful coping strategies, and she's well-educated, even about issues that not everyone is informed about. I definitely did feel she was in my corner from the beginning. I felt comfortable opening up to her very quickly, which has unfortunately not always been my experience with other counselors. She's a really wonderful and caring therapist, and I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed February 2019

Shelley is an amazing therapist. She helped me realize a trigger that I wasn't thinking about and explained its effect on me. She really helped me from the first session. I def recommend her!

Reviewed February 2019

Really amazing counselor--I'm working through some lows/difficult points and she has definitely done a great job listening, and made me feel valid in my life. She has also been active in helping to make steps towards improvements, and never felt judged for my own quirks, etc. I've tried talking to other therapists in the past, but Shelley is definitely the most professional/an overall great fit for me. Best therapist I've talked to!

Reviewed January 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shelley Dodt offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shelley Dodt works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Shelley Dodt speak?

Shelley Dodt speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shelley Dodt have?

Shelley Dodt has 5 years of experience.

Where is Shelley Dodt licensed to practice?

Shelley Dodt is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Shelley Dodt accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shelley Dodt does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Shelley Dodt offer?

Shelley Dodt offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shelley Dodt?

Shelley Dodt can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Shelley Dodt?

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