- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- LGBT concerns
About Shelly
Shelly Huffman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
She draws on many years of counseling to offer clear, direct feedback alongside supportive listening. Shelly pays attention to how and when a problem has shown up in a person’s life. She asks practical questions about triggers and patterns so people can see what keeps the problem going.
Sessions focus on noticing the link between life events and current feelings. Shelly helps people name what is happening and consider small, manageable ways to respond. Discussions often include looking at relationships, values, and everyday habits that shape stress and shame.
She works collaboratively to decide next steps rather than following a fixed plan. That can mean short-term work to address a pressing issue or longer conversations about life direction and meaning. The approach is straightforward: identify patterns, try small changes, and review what helps.
Shelly practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. People interested in working together are asked to follow the site’s process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit with online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in counseling include approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors. These methods help people notice unhelpful thinking, try different responses, and practice new habits to reduce anxiety and social fears. They are useful for stress, social anxiety, and relationship patterns.Another common approach helps process difficult experiences and reactions related to trauma and loss. This work looks at how past events continue to influence feelings like guilt and shame, and it supports people in finding clearer ways to respond in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what the client finds useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep appointments during life transitions. If technology or a shorter check-in is needed, those practical adjustments can be discussed when arranging sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Washington, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Shelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines supportive listening with honest, straightforward feedback. She looks at how and when problems surfaced and asks practical questions about patterns and triggers.
How much experience does she have?
Shelly has 23 years of counseling experience working with a range of life challenges and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.