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Shirley Colee, LMHC

Compassionate Florida counselor for relationships and healing
  • Relationships and family conflict
  • Trauma grief support
  • Personalized compassionate care

About Shirley Colee

Shirley Colee is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She supports adults navigating relationship challenges and family conflict, and she also works with individuals impacted by trauma and abuse. Shirley helps clients make sense of grief and loss while building practical ways to cope with what life is asking of them right now.

Her work is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with careful attention to each person’s pace and priorities. Shirley tailors the conversation and treatment plan to fit the client’s unique needs, helping them clarify goals and move forward in a way that feels meaningful and manageable. She recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and approaches the first steps with warmth and steady support.

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 working with clients.

Is Shirley Colee a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shirley Colee is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida (FL LMHC MH3465).

In which languages does Shirley Colee provide therapy?

She 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?

Sessions and support are available 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, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Evidence-Informed Approaches, Delivered Online

Shirley Colee draws from established therapy approaches to help clients work through relationship stress, family conflict, trauma, grief, and other life challenges in a structured, supportive way.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, compassionate space where clients can clarify what matters most and feel supported as they explore emotions, choices, and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practice more workable alternatives, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds practical skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients navigate intense feelings and complicated relationships with more steadiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shirley collaborates with clients to shape therapy around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as priorities become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This format can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, keep momentum between sessions, and access care from the setting that feels most comfortable.

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