Shanda Hope, LCSW

Shanda Hope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 26 years of professional experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Florida.

Shanda approaches therapy with a focus on practical steps and on the client's own strengths. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them notice what already works. In sessions she uses a mix of approaches, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation skills.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take committed action, and client-centered methods that prioritize listening and the client's perspective. The Gottman Method informs her work with relationship concerns when relevant. These methods are woven together with an emphasis on clear strategies and real-world practice.

Shanda aims to help people reduce reactive behavior and handle anger and stress in ways that fit daily life. She offers straightforward tools for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and rebuilding trust after conflict. The work often includes short skills practice, identifying patterns, and setting simple, manageable goals.

To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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