Shelly Carbo

LCSW

North Dakota

Problem-focused therapist who listens

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, North Dakota / 6069

NPI

1609030568

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

North Dakota

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Relationship support
   • Parenting help
   • Anger management

   About Shelly

   Shelly Carbo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Dakota who helps people with relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, and family conflict. She also addresses communication problems, domestic violence concerns, and issues related to veterans and armed forces. She writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make sessions feel approachable and practical.

   Shelly draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses client-centered methods to focus on the person in front of her, and cognitive behavioral therapy to work on thinking patterns and behaviors. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on real-life steps people can try between meetings.

   Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University, along with three years practicing as an LCSW. That mix of training and clinical experience informs how she balances listening with concrete tools.

   In sessions, Shelly aims to build a solid working relationship first. She listens for what matters most to each person and then suggests techniques that fit their goals and daily life. Parents often get help with communication strategies and managing anger so family routines feel less tense.

   People who choose her can expect clear talk about goals, practical exercises, and an emphasis on small changes that add up. She encourages collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

2. How her approaches can work online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by asking open questions and reflecting what they say. It can be useful for shifting habits, improving communication, or working through ambivalence about parenting and relationships.
   
   Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person's experience without judgment. This approach is helpful when someone needs space to be heard and to clarify what they want from a relationship or family life.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anger management, stress, and repeated arguments by teaching new coping steps to use in daily life.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelly collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She will help set clear goals and pick exercises that suit the client’s pace and situation.
   
   Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other responsibilities. It also allows practicing communication skills in realistic settings, then talking about what happened in the next meeting.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Relationship issuesParenting issuesAnger management

   Also works with

   Family conflicts

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDomestic violenceVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   North Dakota

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Shelly usually help with?

   Shelly works with relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, and family conflict. She also focuses on communication problems, domestic violence concerns, and issues affecting veterans and armed forces.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is relaxed and practical. She aims to build a strong working relationship and to offer tools people can try between sessions.

   What is her clinical background?

   She holds a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University, with three years as an LCSW.

   Where is she licensed to practice?

   She is an LCSW licensed in North Dakota and practices from that state.

   Which languages are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   She is not currently accepting international clients.

   How are session costs handled?

   Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin a therapy relationship?

   To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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