- Stress management
- Attention and focus
- Family of origin
About Shirley
Shirley St Juste is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 19 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Shirley also offers coaching around work and concentration, including support for attention and memory concerns.
She focuses on practical conversations that clarify what is getting in the way day to day. Sessions look at patterns that began in the family of origin and how those patterns show up now. She also addresses relationship communication, blended family dynamics, and the strain caregivers often face.
Shirley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build clearer routines, improve focus, and manage overwhelming feelings. She works with people who experience chronic illness, persistent pain, or the aftereffects of separation and divorce. First responder stresses, immigration-related adjustment, and feelings of guilt or shame are also within her scope.
Work in sessions tends to be straightforward and task-oriented. Shirley and the client set goals together, try specific strategies between meetings, and track what helps most. That practical rhythm makes it easier to see small changes over weeks and months.
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. Shirley practices in Florida and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Shirley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and strategies. One common approach is brief, skill-oriented work that teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as grounding exercises and step-by-step plans for breaking problems into manageable tasks. This is useful for day-to-day stress, panic moments, and building healthier routines.Another emphasis is coaching-style support for attention and executive function. That involves setting specific goals, creating structure for concentration and memory, and trying practical adjustments to routines. This approach helps people who need focused strategies for work, study, or daily tasks.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirley will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what the client finds helpful. Together they identify which techniques fit the client’s needs and preferences rather than assuming a single way of working.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and let people fit sessions into busy weeks. It can also allow shorter check-ins, phone-based conversations when bandwidth is limited, or sessions that avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help keep therapeutic work consistent alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and ADHD-related focus issues. Additional areas include caregiver strain, chronic illness and family of origin issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical, task-focused work. Sessions emphasize clear goals, concrete strategies, and tracking small changes over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does session cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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