- 15 years experience
- Kansas LCP
- CBT approach
About Shelley
She uses straightforward conversations and plans that fit each person's life. Sessions are shaped to the individual's goals and situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Shelley emphasizes clear tools and small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Clients often bring concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, or low self-esteem. She also helps with intimacy-related worries, compassion fatigue, and coaching around life transitions. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and family of origin problems.
Shelley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aiming to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical alternatives. She explains techniques plainly and practices them together with the person in session so skills can be used between meetings.
People who choose Shelley can expect a respectful, compassionate tone and a plan tailored to realistic goals. She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change, and she adjusts the approach as progress unfolds.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Using Cognitive Behavioral Tools in Online Work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more useful ones. This approach often involves practical exercises, short experiments, and homework that help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and anger.In session Shelley keeps explanations plain and practices skills together so people can use them between meetings. She tailors CBT techniques to each person's situation, building a plan that fits daily life and personal goals. That collaborative process helps decide which strategies to try first and how to adjust them over time.
Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find remote sessions helpful for consistent check-ins, learning tools without travel time, and keeping therapy integrated into their routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shelley help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus career issues, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focusing on practical tools and short-term steps that can be used between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has more than 15 years of professional work experience helping people navigate life changes and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCP and is licensed in Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelley?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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