Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026

Shalini Semento has been in practice 12 years and is licensed in Florida. Shalini lists stress, Anxiety, intimacy-related issues and self esteem among 5 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.

Everything below is either quoted from Shalini's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.

12years in practice
5subjects listed

01 · Who Shalini works with

Shalini works with stress, Anxiety, intimacy-related issues and self esteem

Shalini lists 5 specialisms. Specialisms are the subjects Shalini chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

Specialisms
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes

02 · In Shalini's own words

What Shalini says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on helping clients work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, and challenges related to self-esteem and personal relationships.

I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to creating a compassionate, collaborative therapeutic environment. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques designed to empower clients, helping them develop resilient coping strategies and discover their inner strengths.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. My goal is to walk alongside you as you build greater self-understanding and develop practical tools for emotional well-being.

Whether you're struggling with stress, seeking to improve your relationships, or working through significant life changes, I'm dedicated to providing thoughtful, personalized support tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Shalini Semento, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Shalini practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Shalini's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

  1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

    BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Shalini at this point.

  2. Naming Shalini specifically

    BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Shalini is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Shalini.

  3. If the caseload is full

    You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

  4. The first conversation

    A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

  5. If the fit is wrong

    Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential
LCSW
Licensed in
Florida
Licence
FL LCSW SW17388
Licence number
SW17388
Licence expires
31 Mar 2027
NPI
1588086862
Years in practice
12
Gender
Female
Languages
English
International clients
Not accepted
Listed since
20 Jun 2026

05 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Shalini's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Shalini. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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