- Attachment focus
- CBT strategies
- Solution oriented
About Shantelle
Shantelle Wells is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience. She practices in Missouri and Kansas and lists life purpose among the concerns she addresses. Shantelle works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, parenting strain, career questions, and feelings of isolation or low self‑esteem.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. She uses empathy and active listening to help people talk through painful events and confusing decisions. Shantelle emphasizes facing discomfort as part of change, and she frames progress as gradual work rather than instant fixes.
Clinically she draws on attachment‑based ideas, client‑centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution‑focused approaches. That means sessions can include looking at relationship patterns, practicing different ways of thinking, and identifying short-term strategies to manage stress or panic. Conversations are meant to connect past experiences to present habits and to build concrete skills.
She also addresses issues like abandonment, codependency, commitment fears, communication breakdowns, control struggles, and recovery from domestic violence. Life transitions such as separation, career shifts, or caregiving changes are common themes she helps people sort through.
Shantelle asks clients to set practical goals together and to try small changes between sessions. She explains options clearly and checks in about what is or isn’t working. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How attachment, client-centered, and CBT translate to online work
Attachment‑based work looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape expectations today. Online sessions can be used to notice repeating patterns in relationships and to practice new ways of relating during conversations about trust and closeness.Client‑centered methods focus on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. In remote sessions this often means the therapist mirrors concerns, asks clarifying questions, and helps the client name values and priorities to guide decisions about career, parenting, or life purpose.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online CBT sessions typically introduce simple exercises and homework - such as tracking anxiety triggers or testing alternative thoughts - that people can try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will pick techniques to try and adjust them as needed in later sessions.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling, fitting short check‑ins into a busy day, and cutting travel time. Online meetings can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent during work or family changes without promising a particular service.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, parenting struggles, career questions, and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is practical and goal focused, using short-term strategies and exploring patterns from attachment and thought habits to find next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in the mental health field in Missouri and Kansas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri with licensure noted in Kansas as well.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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