Diverse and Thriving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Clarinda, VIC 3169
Let's Connect (03) 7500 5976
At Diverse & Thriving, my goal is to help you thrive with the brain you have, rather than to change who you are. Navigating life as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent person (ADHD) and a proud member of the queer community, I am passionate about serving the neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. I take a holistic approach with my clients, employing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and feminist theories. I aim to create an environment of collaboration and support where clients can show up as their true selves and access belonging, connection and empowerment.
I am a social worker, registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers, with a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Social Work. I offer telehealth therapy (Australia-wide), group therapy, parent support, career & vocational coaching, walk & talk therapy and in-home therapy for kids (near Clarinda, VIC) or collab with an AHA close to you.
I work with a neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens but you do not have to be queer or neurodivergent to access Diverse and Thriving's services. I would love to work alongside you to tap into your unique values, strengths and lived experience to create solutions that work for you and empower you to thrive.
Call or Email Diverse and Thriving now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7500 5976
Let's Connect (03) 7500 5976
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
Insurance
- NDIS
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7500 5976
Diverse and Thriving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Shelley Hearnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Shelley Hearnes
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 7500 5976
Diverse and Thriving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
Practice Areas
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 7500 5976
Diverse and Thriving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 7500 5976
Diverse and Thriving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7500 5976
Diverse and Thriving
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW