Shelly Hendley is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas who helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and big life changes.
01About Shelly
Shelly Hendley is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas who helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She also assists clients managing ADHD and related daily challenges. Conversations are straightforward and warm, aimed at practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her style balances empathy with gentle challenge. Sessions are shaped around each person's pace and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Shelly uses a mix of approaches so conversations stay useful and focused on what matters now.
Background and approach
Shelly draws on three years of clinical experience and holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also pursuing a doctorate in community care and counseling, which informs her interest in identity, culture, and belonging. Therapy topics often include communication problems, control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, and finding life purpose.
She pays attention to multicultural concerns and the unique strains people feel when navigating different cultural worlds. Practical tools come from several evidence-based methods. Those approaches are selected to match goals like managing social anxiety, improving boundaries, or coping with seasonal mood shifts.
Sessions may include skill practice, problem solving, and motivational conversations to support change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 93112 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1871351924 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Shelly names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Shelly names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering acceptance and reflections that help clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when people prefer writing to speaking. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Shelly help with?
Shelly works with people facing addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on communication problems, control issues, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct. She offers empathy while gently challenging clients and shaping sessions to fit their pace and goals.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and she is pursuing a doctorate in community care and counseling.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Texas and holds the Texas Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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