About Shelly

Shelly Hendley, LPC, helps people who feel stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next step. She focuses on practical changes for issues like addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Shelly aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first meeting.

Shelly takes a warm but direct approach. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions combine talking about patterns with hands-on steps to try between meetings.

Background and approach

The pace adapts to what feels right for each person. Her sessions often draw on ways to change thinking and behavior, skills for tolerating strong emotions, and techniques that boost motivation to change. Conversations include real-life strategies for communication, boundaries, and managing stress.

Shelly explains tools in plain language and practices them together with clients. She also considers cultural background and personal values in therapy. Spiritual beliefs can be part of the conversation if that matters to the person.

Shelly's experience includes work with people facing life transitions and those dealing with substance use concerns. Shelly has three years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas. She offers sessions in English and works with clients in Texas.

People choose her when they want a direct, compassionate therapist who focuses on practical progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard and build confidence to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific steps to shift them, which can help with anxiety, low mood, impulsive habits, and ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match the person's needs and preferences. Treatment can be adjusted over time so the strategies used feel practical and relevant to daily life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for longer conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn't possible. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or progress updates between meetings. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other responsibilities.

Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with issues like communication problems and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on listening, setting goals, and practicing real skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with people on concerns such as substance use, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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