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Shelly Hendley

Shelly Hendley

LPC

Texas

Compassionate, practical listening and guidance

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 93112
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational focus
    • Practical steps
    • Faith sensitive

    About Shelly

    Shelly Hendley, LPC, helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure who they are outside of others' needs. She works with concerns like addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with big life changes. Her style aims to be warm and straightforward, with a focus on practical steps that match each person's pace.

    Shelly uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs, including Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and strategies drawn from dialectical behavior ideas. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on small, doable changes that build momentum. She balances empathy with gentle challenge when it supports growth.

    Her background includes three years working as a licensed professional counselor in Texas and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also pursuing a Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling, which informs her interest in community, culture, and identity.

    Shelly pays attention to spiritual and cultural concerns when those matter to the person in therapy. She also draws on experience with people who have lived between cultures and who face unique identity pressures.

    Typical topics addressed include social anxiety, setting boundaries, substance use and recovery, communication problems, and finding life purpose. The work is collaborative and practical - she helps people sort out priorities, test new behaviors, and notice what changes help them feel more like themselves.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change and strengthening their commitment. It is helpful when someone is uncertain about change or wants to move away from substance use or other habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help someone make sense of their life and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions so they focus on what the person wants to change or understand.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also allow someone to work through motivation, coping skills, or relationship communication from wherever they are living. Licensed professionals can adapt activities like skill practice, goal-setting, and reflective conversation to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessLife purposeMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems can therapy with Shelly help with?

    Shelly works with addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, social anxiety, and seasonal mood concerns.

    How does she approach therapy in session?

    Her approach is warm and direct, focusing on client-centered conversations and practical steps. She uses tools from Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral ideas, and dialectical behavior strategies to support change.

    What is her professional background?

    She has three years of clinical experience and holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also pursuing a Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices there.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What do I need to do to start working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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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