Shirley Colee

Compassionate care grounded in practical therapy

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Shirley

Shirley Colee is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and plans to match the client’s particular needs and life context.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes. Drawing on a mix of well-established therapies, Shirley integrates practical skills and deeper exploration to support lasting change.

Her practice also attends to related areas such as caregiver stress, attachment and family-of-origin issues, communication and control problems, and challenges like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and codependency. Comfortable working in English and accepting international clients, she offers multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Clients begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Shirley draws from several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the counselor listens deeply and helps clients explore their values and choices; it supports emotional processing and personal growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapt techniques so that sessions feel purposeful and tailored. That exploration often blends skills work with reflective conversation to match the client’s pace.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible and reachable. These formats allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shirley address?

Her practice covers relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and a range of related problems such as codependency, caregiver stress, and eating-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She blends practical, skill-focused techniques with empathic, client-centered conversations to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of life challenges and mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with the Florida credential FL LMHC MH3465 and practices from Florida.

Can nonlocal clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English