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Shanda Hope, LCSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shanda

Shanda Hope is a Florida-licensed LCSW who brings 26 years of clinical experience to therapy focused on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each person as the authority on their own life, drawing on clients' existing strengths to guide change and build resilience. Her work reflects a belief that seeking help is a courageous step toward a more satisfying life, and she aims to support and empower people as they pursue that change.

Her practice blends evidence-based strategies with a collaborative, respectful stance. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are used alongside mindfulness and acceptance-oriented methods to address both thoughts and emotions.

For clients navigating relationship stress, elements of the Gottman Method and client-centered listening are incorporated to improve communication and connection. Shanda frames goals with each person and adapts interventions to fit their values, needs, and pace, offering practical skills and compassionate guidance throughout treatment.

Evidence-Based Methods for Online Care and Skill Building

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured strategies and homework, often useful for stress, mood symptoms, and problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Treatment plans are shaped by client priorities and may draw from one or more of these approaches so that techniques match the presenting concerns and the pace the client prefers.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work across locations. These formats support ongoing skill practice between meetings and allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions and compassionate support remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Shanda supports people working with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining active skill teaching with validation and client-centered listening to help clients pursue meaningful change.
What is the clinician's professional background?
She has 26 years of professional experience delivering mental health services across a range of concerns and settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the credential FL LCSW SW20328 and practices in Florida.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for remote care?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityJealousyMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English