- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-focused care
About Shelby
Shelby Martini is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Idaho with seven years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Shelby also supports people navigating relationship strain, parenting concerns, career changes, and identity questions including LGBT-related matters.
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps conversations focused on what matters to the person in the room. Shelby integrates mindfulness practices to help manage anxiety and grounding techniques for traumatic memories. Her practice draws on trauma-focused methods when working with people who have experienced abuse or other significant trauma.
Shelby prefers plain, direct dialogue rather than clinical labels. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. She aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable pieces and checking progress as work continues.
Her work includes support for mood disorders, ADHD-related challenges, intimacy issues, and coping with big life transitions like leaving home, starting a first job, or returning to school. Shelby also addresses issues such as abandonment, family conflict, addiction concerns, and obsessive or compulsive thinking.
People who meet with Shelby can expect collaboration about goals and methods. She asks questions, offers tools from mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches, and adapts the plan as needs change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Shelby’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set achievable goals. This approach works well for stress, life transitions, and questions about identity.Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and short practices to manage anxiety and mood. Clients learn simple breathing and grounding exercises to use between sessions and during stressful moments.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events through paced, targeted work. It helps people who struggle with intrusive memories, emotional overwhelm, or the aftereffects of abuse.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Shelby will discuss options with each person, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients shape the pace and focus as goals become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, or other obligations. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let people practice skills in their everyday settings. Licensed professionals, including Shelby, use these practical benefits to help sessions fit into busy early-adult lives.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with that affect young adults?
Shelby works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career and life transitions, and identity questions including LGBT-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered style with straightforward conversation and practical steps. Mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques are used when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Idaho.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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