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Shimyne Homidas

Therapist

Shimyne Homidas

LCSW, LISW-CP

Florida · 7+ years of experience

Strengths-based care for life transitions

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Step 1

  • Practical goal setting
  • Support through change
  • Emotion regulation skills

About Shimyne

Shimyne Homidas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing big life changes. She brings a calm, nonjudgmental style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Shimyne holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and works from a strengths-based perspective to support clients through transitions.

She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. She also addresses issues such as codependency, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, and challenges tied to intellectual disability. Shimyne pays attention to everyday pressures like career shifts and social isolation as part of the work.

Shimyne draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and build motivation. Cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and manage intense emotions.

Sessions emphasize clear steps and real-world practice. Shimyne focuses on identifying strengths, setting achievable goals, and trying small experiments between sessions. She encourages self-compassion while people work through hard feelings and practical obstacles.

Shimyne has seven years of experience and practices in Florida. Sessions are offered in English, and international clients may be accepted. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the intake and scheduling process.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Florida, South Carolina

Languages

English

Step 3

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Shimyne uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities and create a partnership in therapy. This approach means sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at a comfortable pace.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. CBT can help with anxiety and depression, while DBT skills support managing strong emotions and improving impulse control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shimyne will talk through your goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and aimed at practical progress.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to support steady progress while focusing on achievable goals and skill practice.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shimyne commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship problems, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include codependency, domestic violence concerns, intellectual disability related challenges, and issues like isolation and self-esteem.

What is her approach to therapy like?

The approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions often mix motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness to meet immediate needs and longer term goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shimyne has seven years of experience working with individuals facing transitions and emotional difficulties. That background shapes her focus on practical steps and strengths-based work.

Where is Shimyne licensed and located?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Florida. The listed credentials are LCSW and LISW-CP.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are conducted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Shimyne?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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