- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Shelly
Shelly Slaton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Shelly prefers clear, direct work. She listens for what feels most urgent and helps people build practical skills to manage symptoms and daily strain. Sessions often include setting small goals, testing new ways of communicating, and practicing strategies for mood and worry. She uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.
Her background includes long-term work with clients navigating divorce, separation, and blended family challenges. She also supports people dealing with abandonment wounds, emptiness, and eating or food-related concerns. Over many years she has helped clients develop routines and coping tools to steady day-to-day life.
Shelly values straightforward communication about goals and progress. She will work with a person to map out clear steps, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed. That practical focus is useful for those facing the pressures of early adulthood, like starting new jobs, changing relationships, or moving through grief.
Sessions are conducted in English from her Texas practice. She does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling options.
How Shelly applies her approaches online
Shelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy offers attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients clarify goals and take actionable steps. Motivational interviewing supports exploring ambivalence and finding personal reasons to change. Solution-focused work centers on small, concrete changes that move a person toward their goals rather than dwelling on the past.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. Shelly will talk with each person about what feels most useful, try different methods if needed, and adapt work to goals and preferences. The plan is revisited regularly so methods fit the client’s needs.
Session formats are not listed in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make practicing skills between sessions simpler since people are already in their everyday settings. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps to pick what fits best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She uses goal-setting, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused steps to manage everyday problems.
How long has she practiced?
She has 24 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and conducts work from her Texas practice.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing for your situation before you begin.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided booking flow.
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