- Stress management
- ADHD focus help
- Blended family issues
About Shirley
Shirley St Juste is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 19 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She also offers coaching around work and concentration concerns and supports people coping with ADHD-related focus and memory challenges.
Shirley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name what feels off and find practical steps forward. Sessions focus on clear conversation about thoughts, feelings, and daily routines. She aims to create straightforward, nonjudgmental interactions so people can try new coping strategies and see what works for them.
Clients often bring blended household concerns, family of origin issues, divorce and separation matters, and communication problems. Shirley also works with those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, immigration-related stress, and first responder issues. She can help people address guilt, shame, attachment concerns, and feelings of emptiness.
Conversations can include brief coaching exercises for organizational or workplace challenges. Shirley uses concrete tools to improve concentration and memory and to reduce overwhelming anxiety. She encourages practical experiments in daily life so progress is measurable.
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. Shirley practices in Florida as an LMHC and has nearly two decades of experience. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques mean using methods that focus on clear skills and habits people can practice. One common approach addresses anxiety and depression through structured conversations and small behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily mood. Another approach targets attention and executive functioning by teaching routines, time-management techniques, and memory supports that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help identify which methods suit the client's goals and preferences, and will adjust as needed. This is a collaborative process where goals and practical constraints guide choices about techniques and homework.
Confirm the therapist's session options before booking since the original biography does not list specific online formats. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online sessions also make it easier to practice techniques in real-life settings and bring examples from the home or workplace into the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related focus and memory issues. Additional areas include blended family issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and immigration-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation. The focus is on practical steps and tools to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience as a clinician and coach.
What credentials and location should I know?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.