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.
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What this therapist works with
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- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English
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