- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- Life changes
About Shirley
Shirley St Juste is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 19 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and helping people navigate life changes. Shirley also offers coaching to support concentration, memory, and professional goals. She speaks English and Haitian Creole.
Shirley works to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels hard. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday problems like managing worry, improving focus, and coping with big transitions. She helps clients set clear goals and build steps to reach them.
Her background includes nearly two decades of direct practice in mental health settings. That time has shaped a down-to-earth style that balances listening with straightforward suggestions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with mood, stress, and attention challenges.
Shirley is experienced supporting people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, immigration stress, and first responder concerns. She also addresses family of origin issues, blended family challenges, communication problems, guilt and forgiveness, and struggles with emptiness.
Therapy with Shirley typically begins by identifying immediate needs and practical coping strategies. From there she and the client map out next steps that fit daily life and personal responsibilities. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
Evidence-based techniques and online care that fit your life
Shirley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on practical change. One common approach she relies on teaches skills for managing day-to-day anxiety and stress, like short coping exercises and steps to reduce worry. Another approach targets attention and concentration by breaking tasks into small, manageable steps and building routines that support memory and focus.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirley works with each person to identify what feels most useful and adapts methods to match goals, preferences, and daily demands. She values steady progress and adjusts strategies as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let sessions fit into work or caregiving days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is the goal, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. Reach out through the Start Therapy button to learn which formats Shirley is offering now and to schedule a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shirley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, immigration issues, and first responder concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is straightforward and practical, offering a listening ear plus clear steps to manage daily problems. She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared.
How much experience does she have?
Shirley has 19 years of professional experience working in mental health. That experience informs a pragmatic style aimed at improving focus, mood, and coping skills.
Where is Shirley licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida. Her practice and licensing are based in that state.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shirley?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.