Shelby Johnson

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Shelby

Shelby Johnson is a licensed counselor in Tennessee who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, he approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual needs and circumstances. He draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused techniques to address mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.

Shelby also incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused strategies when clients would benefit from emotion regulation, clearer communication, or goal-driven work. His practice attends to related challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose and sexuality.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that prioritizes practical skills and personally meaningful goals. Shelby emphasizes a tailored pace and structure so each person’s unique story guides treatment choices, and he acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy while supporting clients through the early steps of engagement and change.

Online approaches that build skills and address trauma

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress-related problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic experiences and develop coping skills to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Shelby works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. He will adjust techniques and pace based on a client's preferences, presenting concerns, and response to therapy so the plan evolves from a shared decision-making process.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access consistent care from Tennessee without commuting, and they support ongoing skill practice and check-ins between live conversations when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shelby address?

Shelby works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on related issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace concerns.

What is Shelby's therapeutic approach like?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused interventions to build practical skills and address patterns that maintain distress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Shelby has five years of professional work experience in counseling and uses that background to inform his approach to common concerns like mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is licensed in Tennessee with license number TN LPC-MHSP 5940.

Does Shelby offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with Shelby?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English