Therapist profile
Shimyne Homidas, LCSW, LISW-CP
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting related concerns
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- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shimyne
Shimyne Homidas is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, family issues, trauma and grief among other concerns.
Shimyne helps people who are facing major life changes such as divorce, relocation, job loss, or separation. She works with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Common themes she addresses include codependency, family problems, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Her style is straightforward and people-centered. Sessions focus on identifying barriers, reflecting on options, and building practical steps to manage feelings and daily demands. She uses motivational interviewing to help clients clarify goals and increase motivation for change.
Shimyne also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and on dialectical behavior therapy skills to handle intense emotions. Mindfulness practices are offered to improve focus and reduce persistent worry. These approaches are used together to help clients navigate decisions and rebuild routines.
People who come to her often want concrete tools for coping and clearer next steps. She helps plan small changes that fit everyday life. To begin, clients fill out a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shimyne commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy skills in sessions. Client-centered work means conversations focus on the person in front of her, clarifying concerns and priorities so the plan matches what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different, more useful ways of thinking and acting. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Shimyne treats that as a collaborative process. Together they review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and realistic for daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone work with a therapist licensed in Florida while living elsewhere, subject to the therapist's policies. If technology or scheduling needs matter, ask about available session options when you sign up.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, South Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, career changes, grief, trauma, depression, and family-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical methods like motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to help people make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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