Shirley Souder

Shirley Souder is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed clinical social worker based in Indiana. She brings 43 years of experience and a practical, problem-solving style to sessions. Shirley combines faith-informed perspectives with psychological methods to help people navigate hard moments.

Shirley uses clear, direct questions to help people notice what they do and why. She encourages steps people can try between meetings and focuses on practical skills like emotional forgiveness. Conversations include looking at behavior, choices, and small changes that make daily life easier.

Her background includes degrees in Christian Counseling and theology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Industrial Psychology, and a master’s degree in psychology. That mix informs a blended approach that respects clients' values while drawing on psychological ideas people can use right away.

Shirley often works with individual concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, addiction, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Shirley names attachment, abandonment, and body image among other focused topics she can help people sort through.

Sessions aim to help people make realistic changes, set goals, and practice new habits. The work tends to be collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on skills and steps that fit everyday life. People looking for both spiritual and psychological perspectives may find this combination helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and behaviors. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and repeated relationship reactions in practical ways that can improve connection and self-awareness.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for building self-esteem and making personal decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shirley will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. That means trying ideas, checking what works, and adjusting plans together as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make therapy fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins between in-person visits, and reduce travel time. It can also be easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or other obligations. Licensed professionals can use these methods to teach skills, practice new behaviors, and track progress across weeks without requiring every session to be in person.