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Shirley Colee, LMHC

Compassionate Florida counselor for grief, trauma, and relationships
  • Trauma and grief support
  • Relationship and family help
  • Individualized treatment planning

About Shirley Colee

Shirley Colee is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult seasons of life. Her work often centers on relationship concerns and family conflict, as well as the impact of trauma and abuse and the challenges that can come with grief and loss.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive space where clients can speak openly about what they are facing. Shirley tailors the conversation and overall treatment plan to match each client’s unique needs and goals, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing and growth.

Beginning therapy can take real courage, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. Shirley honors that step and partners with clients in a thoughtful, individualized process that helps them move forward in a way that feels grounded and attainable.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

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 shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shirley Colee have?

Shirley Colee has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Shirley Colee a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shirley Colee is licensed in Florida as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Her license number is FL LMHC MH3465.

In which languages does Shirley Colee provide therapy?

Shirley Colee provides therapy in English.

Where is Shirley Colee located?

Shirley Colee is located in Florida.

How can I work with Shirley Colee as my therapist?

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

Does Shirley Colee work with international clients?

Yes. Shirley Colee works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shirley Colee 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 therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Shirley Colee integrates evidence-informed methods that can be effective in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, respectful relationship where clients can explore feelings and experiences at their own pace, which can be especially helpful when working through grief and loss, family stress, or major life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. It often helps clients build practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, strengthen problem-solving, and shift unhelpful patterns that may show up in relationships or daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who want tools to manage intense emotions and communicate more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shirley collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit their needs, adjusting along the way as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy also makes it easier to get consistent support. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility, accessibility, and continuity between sessions.

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