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Shenelle Hanley

Practical, collaborative support for emotional growth

LPC South Carolina

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Shenelle

Shenelle Hanley is an LPC based in South Carolina who brings four years of clinical experience to her work with adults and teens.

Background and approach

She holds an M.A. in Psychology and completed additional training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, building a foundation for practical skills in addressing mood and behavioral concerns. Her background includes supporting people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, impulse control, and issues with self-esteem and confidence.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's unique story. She creates a welcoming space where clients can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings and together explore steps toward healthier coping and personal growth.

Shenelle uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to help clients set goals and practice new strategies. Therapy with her focuses on building practical tools and emotional insight, whether a person is coping with life changes, relationship or intimacy concerns, sleep problems, or patterns like codependency and impulsivity.

She also addresses topics including multicultural concerns, women's issues, and recovery from past abuse, tailoring sessions to individual needs and preferences.

How therapy approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. It is often used to break down problems into manageable steps and teach practical coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship, giving clients space to explore feelings and values while the therapist reflects and supports their self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns to determine which combination of methods best fits each person. Over a few sessions she will adjust techniques and priorities based on how the client responds and what feels most useful.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care around daily schedules and life demands. These options allow for flexible scheduling, continued momentum between sessions, and easier access when in-person visits are impractical, while still supporting goal-focused work and skills practice tailored to each client's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shenelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger and impulse control, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting challenges, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, encouraging collaboration and goal setting while offering cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with teenagers and adults in clinical settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with the credential SC LPC 8634.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceImpulsivityLife purposeMulticultural concernsParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English