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Shimyne Homidas

Therapist · Florida

Shimyne Homidas

LCSW, LISW-CP

Practical support for life changes and career shifts

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skills-based focus
  • Career and life changes

About Shimyne

Shimyne Homidas is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage life changes and career questions. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and brings seven years of clinical experience. Shimyne speaks English and sees clients from Florida and internationally.

She centers sessions on the person's needs and uses practical tools to reduce stress and anxiety. Conversations are aimed at clarifying goals, weighing options, and building coping steps people can use right away. Shimyne draws on client-centered work and motivational interviewing to help people notice their strengths and decide what matters most.

When relationships, grief, or family problems feel overwhelming, she helps people sort their feelings and set manageable next steps. For those facing trauma, abuse, domestic violence, or divorce, she offers steady support while addressing safety and emotional impact. Career concerns, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose are also common topics she tackles in session.

Shimyne uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas to teach concrete skills for mood, anger, and anxiety. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises clients can try between visits. Sessions move at a pace the client sets, and the therapist helps people track small wins along the way.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. The subscription structure for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location and therapist availability.

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

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It helps people feel heard, identify priorities, and make decisions about next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds concrete strategies for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Shimyne will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She combines listening with skill-building so clients can try small changes between sessions and track what helps.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also supports trying mindfulness exercises, practicing CBT worksheets, and reviewing homework together in session without requiring extra travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Shimyne help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and other related problems like codependency and isolation.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, using motivational interviewing to clarify goals and practical techniques to build coping skills.

How much experience does she bring?

Shimyne has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker, bringing hands-on practice with life transitions and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Shimyne accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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