Consuella Shaw , LMHC

Consuella Shaw is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families. She brings five years of focused experience using targeted treatment modalities to address a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include intellectual disability and self-harm.

Consuella approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, honoring the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses resources to move toward greater well-being. She encourages courage and forward movement, offering support and empowerment throughout clients' journeys toward more fulfilling, balanced lives. As an LMHC she combines professional training with a compassionate stance to collaborate with clients on practical strategies and meaningful change.

Available therapies draw on evidence-informed approaches tailored to each client’s needs, with attention to safety, practical skills, and relationship repair where applicable. Her practice centers on collaboration, respect, and helping people build resilience while navigating life transitions and past wounds.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Consuella Shaw integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her work to meet diverse client needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can tap their own strengths; it is useful for people seeking personal growth, confidence, and relational healing. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and exercises, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills and can help people struggling with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or relationship instability.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Consuella works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies over time to support progress and comfort in therapy.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to maintain momentum between sessions, helping clients integrate skills into everyday life.