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Shelly Hendley, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Addictions and Relationships
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT skills
- Relationship patterns
About Shelly
Shelly Hendley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship patterns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Shelly works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are after giving so much to others.
Shelly uses straightforward, practical conversations to identify what is getting in the way. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and motivational interviewing when change feels difficult or stops and starts.
Sessions are structured but flexible. Shelly listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then tries brief exercises or experiments to see what helps. She includes relationship skills work when communication and boundaries are part of the problem, using elements of the Gottman method where useful.
Shelly pays attention to cultural background and faith when those matter to a person. She has lived cross-culturally and often helps people name how identity and expectations affect daily life. This can be part of practical goal-setting and planning.
People often come for help with social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, control issues, or substance concerns. If someone wants clear steps to notice thinking habits and practice different actions, Shelly focuses on concrete skills and short-term strategies that can be tried between sessions.
How Shelly uses CBT and related approaches online
Shelly often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered work and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when meeting with people. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses through small experiments and homework. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and building goals together so sessions follow the person's priorities. DBT supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance when change feels overwhelming.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Shelly collaborates with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques so sessions remain practical and goal-focused.
The exact online session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to practice real-life experiments between sessions and discuss what did or didn’t work in the moment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shelly most often address?
She works with addictions, relationship patterns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related topics such as communication problems and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She uses structured conversations and skill practice to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her experience level?
Shelly has three years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions handled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specifics before booking.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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