About Shelly
Shelly Hendley helps people who are facing addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, major life changes, and challenges related to ADHD. She brings a calm, direct presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Shelly works out of Texas and holds the LPC credential, and she combines warmth with clear guidance to help clients move forward.
Shelly uses a mix of approaches based on each person’s needs.
How Shelly works
She leans on client-centered conversations to hear what matters most. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for coping when feelings are intense. Sessions begin by identifying what matters most and what is getting in the way.
From there she and the client set small, realistic goals and track progress. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical changes rather than jargon or long theory talks. She pays attention to cultural background and how identity affects stress and choices.
Faith and spirituality can be part of sessions when clients want that included. Shelly also offers support for issues like communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and drug and alcohol addiction. People often work on social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, finding life purpose, or building healthier relationships.
Shelly aims to create clear next steps in each visit so clients leave with tools to try between sessions.
Shelly lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Shelly works with
The areas below are the ones Shelly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify goals, and supports decisions the client wants to make. This approach is useful when someone needs a caring space to sort out priorities and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build new habits. CBT can help with anxiety, mood shifts, and managing reactions to stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shelly will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means plans are adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people work face to face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions are a good option when video is not possible or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, mid-week support, or people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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