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Shirley Louisor, LMHC, LPC

Compassionate counselor for families and individuals
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Parenting and family help
  • Addiction and trauma care

About Shirley Louisor

Shirley Louisor frames change as a natural part of life and focuses on helping people move forward while preserving a positive, healthy mindset. She believes many answers to life’s questions and fears emerge through intentional action and guided reflection, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify practical steps toward their goals.

Shirley is a graduate of Regent University, earning a master’s degree in counseling in 2011. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and holds professional licenses as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - in Virginia and an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - in Florida. In practice she supports individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children, offering both individual and group work as well as premarital and marital counseling.

Her background includes roles as a therapeutic day counselor in schools, an intensive in-home counselor serving at-risk children and their families, and a facilitator of support groups addressing depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Shirley emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship, coming alongside clients to work toward their priorities while drawing on a range of approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shirley Louisor have?

Shirley Louisor has 12 years of experience.

Is Shirley Louisor a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shirley holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. Her licenses are FL LMHC MH17916 and VA LPC 0701006762.

In which languages does Shirley Louisor provide therapy?

Shirley provides therapy in English.

Where is Shirley Louisor located?

Shirley is located in Florida.

How can I work with Shirley Louisor as my therapist?

Clients can work with Shirley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shirley Louisor work with international clients?

Shirley Louisor does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shirley Louisor cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Shirley 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 and Benefits of Online Therapeutic Care

Shirley commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients set the pace and topics of exploration. This approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and a clearer sense of their own goals.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines patterns of thought and behavior to develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. CBT often involves collaborative problem solving and skill building to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

Motivational interviewing is another tool Shirley employs to help clients who are ambivalent about change. This approach uses respectful, goal-focused conversations to increase motivation and support steps toward healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shirley works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from locations that work best for them while accessing the same core therapeutic approaches used in traditional settings.

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