- CBT techniques
- EMDR when appropriate
- English and Spanish
About Shalin
Shalin Candelaria is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and big life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and uses practical approaches to help people manage everyday struggles.
Shalin focuses on clear, usable skills in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR where those approaches fit the issue at hand.
In practical terms she helps with relationship strain, commitment and communication issues, and attachment or abandonment concerns. She supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and eating issues, and addiction-related concerns. She also works with those adjusting to divorce, separation, or major life transitions.
Sessions emphasize skills you can use after the appointment. People may practice new ways of responding to anxiety, set boundaries, or try strategies to reduce depressive patterns. Shalin keeps explanations direct so you can try techniques between sessions and notice what changes.
Her background includes five years of client work in Florida settings. To begin, you choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How Shalin’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the client and the pace is set by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change thinking and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. CBT sessions often include homework and short skill practice between meetings to test what works.EMDR is used for trauma-related processing when appropriate. It aims to reduce the intensity of painful memories so daily triggers feel less overwhelming. These approaches can complement each other depending on the problem and the client’s goals, and Shalin will discuss options together to decide what fits best.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats need less bandwidth or make it simpler to keep a quieter setting during a lunch break or between classes. The therapist will help select the approach and session rhythm that align with the client’s needs and life schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and CBT to focus on skills and client priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Can I see a therapist in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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