Shirley Watson, LCSW, CT | Psychotherapist

About Shirley Watson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shirley Watson

I am licensed with 9+ years of professional work experience. I offer a respectful; varied; and empathic approach to therapy. My goal is to work with you to identify personal strengths; develop healthy coping and problem solving methods; and create ways to establish and sustain a mental and emotional balance. Let's work together to direct your path and learn from life's experiences. You are the expert of your story. You may have unknown strengths that can assist you in overcoming circumstances that challenge and overwhelm you. Taking the first step takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Talkspace

Education and training

University of Connecticut, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1750879219

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shirley Watson?

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Is Shirley Watson accepting new patients?

Shirley Watson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shirley Watson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Shirley Watson online?

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What practice does Shirley Watson work with?

Shirley Watson works with Talkspace.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shirley Watson?

Shirley Watson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shirley Watson on their profile.