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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and life changes
- Workplace and communication
About Shirley
Shirley Grube, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with 40 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and ADHD. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as her main approach and helps people talk through immediate problems and build coping skills.
Grube frames clients as the experts of their own stories. She emphasizes practical steps and personal strengths when addressing life challenges. Sessions commonly cover concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes long clinical experience across many care settings in Pennsylvania. That experience informs a pragmatic style that centers on identifying patterns and testing different ways of thinking and behaving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to break down problems into manageable parts and to try small behavior changes that produce noticeable results.
Grube works with people facing major life changes and with those dealing with loss or grief. She also addresses workplace issues, communication problems, and substance use concerns with direct, skills-based work. Intervention often focuses on short-term strategies alongside longer-term planning.
Sessions typically include goal setting, practice of new skills, and review of progress. Clients can expect clear explanations of methods and actionable steps between meetings. To begin, readers should follow the site process to select a session and schedule a first appointment.
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How CBT is used in online sessions
Shirley Grube uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical steps - identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different actions that can reduce anxiety or lift mood.Her approach emphasizes short-term tools alongside planning for longer changes. She uses clear exercises and homework to encourage new habits between meetings. This model is often helpful for stress, panic, workplace issues, grief, and managing mood symptoms.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That process includes reviewing progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow for flexible timing, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career issues, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her primary method to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.