- CBT informed
- DBT skills
- Narrative focus
About Shelley
Shelley Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns common in young adulthood such as coping with life changes and ADHD.
Shelley centers sessions on the client's own story and strengths. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person in therapy leads the goals and Shelton supports practical steps. Conversations are direct and focused on usable strategies rather than jargon.
Her background includes a range of clinical approaches that she draws on depending on what a person needs. That can look like short-term skills work, exploring personal patterns, or reflecting on past experiences that still affect daily life. Shelley aims to keep sessions grounded and straightforward so people can test small changes between meetings.
She regularly helps people who are navigating first jobs, moving away from home, dating and commitment doubts, uncertainty after school, and the pressure of comparing progress to peers. She also addresses caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, and addiction concerns with practical coping tools and communication work.
Shelley works in English and practices in Georgia. Her LPC credential is noted as GA LPC. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details using the online matching tool.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Shelley often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which prioritize the person's perspective and personal strengths. Together with the client she will consider which approach or mix of approaches fits best. Finding the right method is a collaborative process based on goals, day-to-day challenges, and what feels most useful in practice.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing preferred rhythms and practical constraints helps Shelley shape sessions that match study, work, or caregiving timetables.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical strategies and exploring personal patterns that affect day-to-day life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential listed as GA LPC and she practices in Georgia.
Can people who don’t live in the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and offers services in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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