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Shelby Johnson, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee
Licensed counselor - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Shelby
Shelby Johnson is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on issues such as attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace strain.
Shelby uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses. He also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused methods when those approaches fit the concern.
In a typical session Shelby helps a person name the patterns that keep causing distress. Conversations are practical and structured. He offers tools to handle difficult emotions, manage impulses, and improve communication with others.
When trauma is part of the picture, Shelby applies trauma-focused techniques to reduce reactivity and build more stable coping. He works step by step so someone can feel more in control of daily routines and relationships. Progress is paced to what the person can manage.
Shelby asks clients to set clear, measurable goals and checks progress each week. He encourages regular practice of skills between sessions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to outline goals and a plan.
How Shelby applies structured approaches in online sessions
Shelby commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, short exercises, and practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT work often centers on step-by-step skills training to manage impulsivity and intense feelings.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shelby will review your concerns, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps most. He aims to pick methods that match the client's goals and capacity for practice.
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Clients should check which formats are offered and pick the option that best fits their schedule and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He primarily helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment, communication, guilt, and workplace problems.
How does Shelby use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then practices alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to test new ways of reacting.
What is his professional background?
He holds the LPC-MHSP credential and has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. His practice emphasizes skills and measurable goals.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP and provides services within that regional scope.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Shelby?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to outline goals and a plan.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.