Shelby Grimes, LCSW
- LCSW in Florida
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Trauma and intimacy expertise
About Shelby Grimes
Her practice centers on respectful collaboration, gentle challenge, and practical skill building tailored to each person’s needs. Shelby recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and validates the effort involved in taking that first step. She aims to create a space where clients can explore sensitive topics related to identity, safety, connection, and transition, and develop strategies that fit their values and daily lives.
Shelby combines clinical experience with an affirming stance toward diverse sexual and relationship identities, and she prioritizes helping clients rebuild trust in relationships, process traumatic experiences, and adapt to life’s changes with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shelby Grimes have?
Shelby Grimes has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Shelby Grimes a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shelby Grimes holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW13745.
In which languages does Shelby Grimes provide therapy?
Shelby Grimes provides therapy in English.
Where is Shelby Grimes located?
Shelby Grimes is located in Florida.
How can I work with Shelby Grimes as my therapist?
Clients can work with Shelby Grimes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shelby Grimes work with international clients?
Shelby Grimes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shelby Grimes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for coping with life changes, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can support work on intimacy, trust, and repairing relational ruptures by identifying how attachment histories shape present interactions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying core emotions and reshaping how partners or individuals respond to each other, which can strengthen bonds and reduce cycles of disconnection. It is often applied to relationship and intimacy concerns.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the clinical process. Shelby Grimes collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing therapists and licensed professionals to meet people where they are and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions, busy schedules, or geographic limitations.