- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD support
- Trauma-informed care
About Shelley
Shelley Goldstein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of counseling experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes.
Shelley uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. She listens to what’s going on now and helps people identify small steps that make daily life easier. Sessions cover practical skills for managing anxiety, habits that affect mood, and ways to handle relationship and identity questions.
Her background includes time working in school settings and roles that involved supporting young people through transitions. That experience shapes how she explains things and how she helps with school, work, or creative pressures. She draws on strategies that are easy to use in school or job routines.
Shelley often uses evidence-based methods to address trauma, difficult memories, and stuck patterns. She also works on communication problems, commitment and codependency issues, and problems with control or dissociation. Expect clear, step-by-step suggestions and space to talk through feelings and decisions.
People who reach out to Shelley are usually navigating big changes, identity questions, or the stress of starting careers and adult life. She helps with concrete challenges like managing symptoms of ADHD, grief, eating concerns, and the strain that relationships or family problems can cause. The emphasis is on practical tools and steady progress.
How Shelley uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when anxiety, avoidance, or feeling directionless get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and build self-trust; it often helps with self-esteem, identity questions, and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley treats approach selection as collaborative and will help find methods that fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a school, work, or creative schedule. They also allow shorter check-ins or meetings without travel, and can reduce the time needed away from classes or shifts. Licensed professionals often use a mix of talking, guided exercises, and practical homework in remote sessions to keep progress focused and manageable.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity and LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, conversational style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions typically mix listening, problem-solving, and skills training to address everyday challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has six years of counseling experience and prior work supporting young people in school settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Can people who don't live in the US work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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