Shelly Hendley
Practical, compassionate support for life transitions
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Shelly
Shelly Hendley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She draws on several therapeutic methods to help clients navigate communication problems, control issues, substance use challenges, and the search for life purpose.
Background and approach
Shelly emphasizes a warm, direct style that balances empathy with constructive challenge to support progress. Her work commonly addresses social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), forgiveness, and women's issues, while also attending to multicultural concerns that arise from varied life experiences.
With three years of clinical experience, she brings training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and approaches relevant to addiction recovery. Sessions are adapted to each person's pace and goals, and Shelly aims to help clients clarify priorities, practice new skills, and redefine what matters to them.
Clients who want a therapeutic partnership that combines practical strategies and relational support may find her approach useful. She offers services in English and practices within Texas, working with people seeking help for the specific concerns listed.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate to Online Care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and reflective listening to help people explore their values and goals. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for impulse control and difficulties with intense emotions.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and Shelly works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans evolve through discussion and shared decision making so the work aligns with what the client finds most useful.
Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy from different locations and schedules. These options allow for flexibility in how often and in what format people engage, and they let therapists and clients use tools and exercises that suit day-to-day life while maintaining continuity of care.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English