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Therapist in Lakeland, Florida Shelva Alderman, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 6-74

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Shelva Alderman, Therapist

Shelva Alderman, MA, LMHC

Specializes In:

Alcohol use
Drug/substance use
Sexual trauma
Trauma & PTSD
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I sincerely want my clients to do and feel better and will do what it takes to help them achieve a status of well-being. I address therapy with a very down-to-earth concept which enables me and my clients to have a more productive therapist/client rapport. I realize that each client is an individual and should be treated as such from intake to treatment planning to discharge and follow-up resources. I am experienced in treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, border line personality disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. I specialize in substance abuse and childhood trauma. The treatment modality that I most often use is CBT which is a psycho-social intervention that challenges and helps to change a client’s distorted thoughts and unhealthy behaviors by improving their emotional regulation, implementing and utilizing effective coping skills, and by helping the client to effectively learn to problem solve.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Drug/substance use
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Gambling
  • Intense mood changes
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

FAQs

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See what our patients are saying about Shelva Alderman

Mrs. Shelva is a remarkable therapist. Her compassion for one's mental state is noteworthy. Moreover, she teaches breathing techniques that can ease the mind. Having not seen her for three months, I was pleased to find her guidance today to be particularly beneficial. As a retired disabled veteran subject to mood swings, I can affirm that Mrs. Shelva's counsel is a welcome respite. Her service is outstanding, and I am looking forward to our next appointment.
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Jeremy J.

Jeremy J.

Jun 02, 2025
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Shelva is amazing! She listens so well & gives very constructive, nonjudgmental feedback. She also suggests tools/strategies to help me deal with the issues I talk about & those are helping me so much!
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Sharon R.

Sharon R.

Jan 26, 2026
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I have had interaction with Miss Yalonda and Shelva Alderman. They are both top notch. I really enjoy talking and sharing conversation with them.
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Tina M.

Tina M.

Mar 18, 2026
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She really helps with tools for you to use to make everyday life struggles easier. I love that she takes things slowly/to your own speed.
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Gabrielle G.

Gabrielle G.

Jan 02, 2026
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Shelva and Yalanda have been great for my healing journey and getting back on track! I feel heard and understood during sessions.
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Ashley J.

Ashley J.

May 15, 2026
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Excellent experience
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