- Trauma-focused methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Shelby
Shelby Fryar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and the strain of life changes. Shelby also notes a focus on relationship and intimacy concerns and helps people think about life purpose when it feels unclear.
Shelby has worked in private practice and in residential settings supporting people through acute crises and addiction. Her approach is client-directed: she lets clients guide what they want to work on while offering structure when it helps. Sessions often look at what keeps problems going and what practical steps could change daily life.
She draws on skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral ideas, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused methods. That means sessions can include mindfulness practice, examining unhelpful thought patterns, discussing motivation for change, and addressing traumatic memories when appropriate. Shelby also lists Attachment-Based work and EMDR among her methods.
People who come when they feel stuck or overwhelmed can expect straightforward conversations and skill-focused work. Shelby pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns and to emotional and behavioral habits that make life harder.
She describes therapy as collaborative and practical. Clients and Shelby set goals together and track progress in regular sessions. If someone wants help sorting next steps after a job, relationship, health, or other major change, she can support that exploration.
How Shelby uses trauma and skills work in online sessions
Shelby commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and trauma-focused methods in her work. DBT skills aim to build practical tools for managing strong emotions, handling stress, and improving relationships through mindfulness and coping strategies. Trauma-focused approaches address painful memories and their effects on daily life, helping people reduce distress and move toward clearer functioning.She also lists Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) among her approaches; EMDR involves processing distressing memories in ways that can change how those memories affect current feelings and behavior. Together, these methods allow sessions to combine concrete skills with work on underlying traumatic experiences when the client and therapist agree it is appropriate.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shelby will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. Decisions about pacing and techniques are made together, so clients have a say in how therapy unfolds.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, or select a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can use different ways to meet; discuss preferences and practical needs during the matching process to find what will work best for daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Shelby works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and life purpose concerns among others.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is client-directed and skills-oriented, using mindfulness, thought work, and motivational techniques to clarify goals and try practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience, including private practice and work in residential settings with acute crisis and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Tennessee and Texas and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.