- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- ADHD and focus
About Shelley
Shelley Goldstein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of counseling experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, trauma and abuse, and questions about identity and life purpose.
Shelley uses clear, practical methods to help people who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or identity. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent for the person in front of her. She draws from several approaches to find what helps in everyday life rather than relying on jargon.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then tests small changes that can make daily life easier. That might mean setting specific, realistic goals, practicing new ways to respond to distress, or using memory-based tools to reduce the hold of past events. Conversations are direct and collaborative, with concrete steps between meetings.
Shelley also pays attention to how relationships, attachment, and past losses shape current choices. She works with people who are sorting through identity concerns, including LGBT and gender-related questions. Practical topics like communication, commitment issues, body image, codependency, and parenting strain are common in her work.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions tied to what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can find their own answers and make choices that fit their values. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation while recalling distressing memories to reduce their intensity and can help with trauma and lingering painful memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley treats the choice of method as a collaborative decision, based on the person's goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful in session. She may try one approach and adjust it over time if another fits better.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines. Online meetings can make it easier to attend without travel, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or let someone use audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, Client-Centered methods, and EMDR elements for remote work while focusing on practical steps you can take between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and questions about life purpose and identity.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She identifies patterns, sets small goals, and tests changes that can improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience noted in her professional profile.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats were not specified in the profile; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.