- CBT methods
- Career and transitions
- Relationship concerns
About Shelley
Shelley Duncan is a Licensed Clinical Professional (LCP) practicing in Kansas with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family conflict, career shifts, grief, trauma and related life changes. Shelley lists coaching and compassion fatigue among her practice interests as well.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and workable steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck.
Shelley helps people untangle relationship and intimacy questions and manage anger, sleeping problems, and low self-esteem. She also works with issues linked to adoption and foster care, abandonment, attachment and blended family dynamics. Clients may bring concerns about caregiver stress, aging, body image, codependency, communication, and family of origin patterns.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, Shelley attends to safety and pacing while addressing symptoms that interfere with daily life. She also offers support for people coping with major life transitions such as job change, loss, or changes in health.
Conversations are intended to be direct and respectful. A plan is developed together, with homework or practical exercises when helpful. Shelley asks new clients to use the site's matching questionnaire and scheduling tools to set a first appointment and to confirm session formats before booking.
How CBT and practical approaches work in online sessions
People working with Shelley will commonly encounter Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on noticing the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and practicing new responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger management.The work emphasizes clear steps and exercises you can try between sessions, such as tracking thought patterns, testing beliefs and building small behavioral changes. These methods help when the goal is improved day-to-day coping, handling career or relationship decisions, or reducing avoidance linked to trauma.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the process. Shelley will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She will adjust pacing and techniques based on how the client responds.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while working on stress, life transitions and relationship concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, career changes, grief, trauma and related life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Shelley uses practical, goal-focused conversations and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and build small, achievable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, grief and career transitions.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCP and practices in Kansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by using the site's scheduling tools, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.