Therapist profile
Shelley Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with ShelleyAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Shelley
Shelley Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and parenting-related strain. Shelley also supports people dealing with relationship concerns, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.
Shelley begins by listening to each person's story and noticing strengths that can be used in practical ways. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations rather than jargon. Sessions are meant to feel direct and understandable, with space to talk about what is most pressing at home or work.
Her background includes a mix of therapy approaches. Shelley draws on client-centered practices to prioritize the person's perspective. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build new coping skills. She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy, narrative work, and psychodynamic ideas when those methods match a client's needs.
Shelley often helps people who are navigating family stress, blended family questions, adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, or the impact of caregiving and aging relatives. She also addresses challenges such as addiction, first responder stress, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How Shelley integrates approaches in online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps bring clarity to personal goals and makes room for a client's own strengths to guide change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns that affect family life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for handling strong emotions, managing conflict, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when stress, anger, or relationship strain feels hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelley will talk through options with the client and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences rather than insisting on a single model.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking because this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Different session styles can also accommodate quieter surroundings, less bandwidth, or a faster follow-up after a difficult day. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and technique to suit those practical concerns.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps with parenting strain, blended family issues, family of origin problems, and communication challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused, using clear conversation and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shelley has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, trauma, addiction, grief, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.