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Shelly Slaton, LPC
Texas
Licensed counselor - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused
About Shelly
Shelly Slaton is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and major life changes. Shelly uses clear, practical methods to untangle day-to-day problems and to plan small, doable steps forward.
She often focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and then testing different responses. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thinking patterns, plus mindfulness techniques to calm attention when emotions run high. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused strategies are also part of how she helps people set and reach short-term goals.
Shelly’s sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps people break big issues into manageable pieces and practices new ways of responding between sessions. That approach is useful for coping with grief, improving communication, managing anxiety, or adjusting after a separation.
Her background spans many common life concerns that surface over decades of practice, including abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and codependency. She also addresses age-related and geriatric concerns and eating or food-related issues when they affect daily functioning.
Shelly works in English and holds licensure in Texas. Practical matters such as cost vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing new responses. Sessions often include brief exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts, try alternative perspectives, and practice small behavioral changes between meetings. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity. It usually involves short breathing or attention exercises that help people observe emotions without immediately acting on them. Motivational Interviewing supports change by clarifying personal goals and resolving mixed feelings about taking steps forward.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Then she will suggest practical techniques and adjust them based on how you respond, working collaboratively to shape the plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use phone or video in ways that match their day-to-day needs rather than requiring long in-person visits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, caregiver stress, body image, and divorce-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using CBT to identify thoughts and behaviors and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals. Mindfulness is used to help manage emotional intensity.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of experience working with people in clinical settings and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan selected.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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