Shelby Johnson

Practicum Student

Therapist

About Shelby Johnson

Shelby is a Student Intern currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigate life’s challenges in a supportive and compassionate environment. Shelby has experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, trauma, grief, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, and family conflict.
Shelby believes that every client deserves a safe, judgment-free space where they can feel heard, understood, and empowered to reach their goals. She enjoys incorporating creative activities, games, and hands-on interventions into sessions to help clients feel comfortable while building coping skills and confidence.Shelby utilizes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
On a personal note, Shelby loves spending time outdoors and can often be found kayaking, searching for shark teeth and seashells along the beach, or baking something sweet. She believes that building genuine connections and a little laughter along the way can make therapy feel less intimidating and is excited to support clients as they begin their journey toward healing and growth.